Vinicius causing trouble
Fresh off the back of their Clasico victory on Sunday, Real Madrid are looking to continue their recent run of good form with another win on Wednesday evening when Osasuna travel to the capital. The Champions League win over Shakhtar Donetsk followed by the Camp Nou triumph has brought a positive mood back to the changing room and a third win in seven days would only add to that, particularly as it would move them to the top of LaLiga Santander. Stay with us in this live blog for the build-up to Real Madrid vs Osasuna and then updates from the match itself.
Real Madrid vs Osasuna LIVE: 0-0
This is the start of our Real Madrid vs Osasuna live blog, with our updates from this LaLiga Santander fixture following on from here. As always, the entries nearest the top are the most recent ones.
Minute 50: What a chance for Osasuna!
Osasuna break on the counter through Avila, who then squares the ball to Moncayola in the box but the forward can only hit the post! The best chance of the game so far... and it's fallen to the visitors.
Minute 46: Camavinga replaced by Rodrygo
Ancelotti has made one change at the break, bringing on Rodrygo for Camavinga, who was on a yellow card.
HALF TIME: Real Madrid 0-0 Osasuna
Real Madrid have dominated the first 45 minutes, with the likes of Vinicius and Asensio looking dangerous, yet the game remains goalless.
Minute 41: Unai Garcia tries his luck
Osasuna play a short corner out to Unai Garcia on the edge of the box, but the defender's strike goes well over the bar.
Minute 31: Vinicius goes close!
Vinicius cuts inside and strikes on goal, with a fine finger tip save required to prevent it from creeping in the far corner.
Minute 21: Camavinga fires wide
Asensio drives through the Osasuna defence and sets up Camavinga, but the Frenchman, on his weaker right foot, strikes into the side netting.
Minute 15: Vinicius causing trouble
Vinicius looks to be in the mood again. His pace and dribbling force Unai Garcia into a yellow card.
WE'RE UNDERWAY
The ball is rolling at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
19:20 BST: Osasuna's starting XI confirmed
Amid injuries and suspensions, Jagoba Arrasate has opted for a conservative line-up as his side visits the Bernabeu.
Osasuna's starting XI vs Real Madrid: Herrera, Vidal, David Garcia, Unai Garcia, Cruz, Sanchez, Moncayola, Torro, Martinez, Kike, Avila
19:15 BST: Real Madrid's starting XI confirmed
Three changes from Carlo Ancelotti to the eleven that started El Clasico, with Dani Carvajal, Eduardo Camavinga and Marco Asensio coming into the team. Luka Modric drops out of the squad due to an unnamed issue.
Real Madrid's starting XI vs Osasuna: Thibaut Courtois, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy, Casemiro, Eduardo Camavinga, Toni Kroos, Marco Asensio, Karim Benzema, Vinicius Junior
18:15 BST: Modric a late omission
Real Madrid will be without Luka Modric for the LaLiga Santander clash against Osasuna on Wednesday night, despite being included in the initial squad list. The cause of the Croatian's absence has not yet been revealed by Los Blancos.
17:45 BST: Where to watch Real Madrid vs Osasuna
The LaLiga Santander Matchday 11 meeting between Real Madrid and Osasuna can be watched on ESPN+'s streaming platform in the USA or on LaLigaTV in the UK.
17:30 BST: Real Madrid's predicted XI
Carlo Ancelotti is expected to field a similar line-up to the side that defeated Barcelona on Sunday. Fede Valverde injured his knee in the victory at the Camp Nou, while Gareth Bale and Dani Ceballos remain absentees too. Isco and Luka Jovic are doubts to make the squad.
Real Madrid's predicted line-up: Thibaut Courtois, Lucas Vazquez, Eder Militao, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy, Casemiro, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, Rodrygo Goes, Vinicius Jr, Karim Benzema.
17:22 BST: Osasuna's predicted XI
Osasuna will be without Cote, after he was shown a red card in their last match and thus facing a suspension for the trip to the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Plus, Jonas Ramalho, Ante Budimir and Aridane Hernandez are out injured.
Osasuna's predicted line-up: Sergio Herrera, Unai Garcia, David Garcia, Juan Cruz, Nacho Vidal, Lucas Torro, Manu Sanchez, Darko Brasanac, Jon Moncayola, Kike Garcia, Chimy Avila.
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