The race for the title in Spain continues. Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and Barcelona are separated by just two points. Athletic Bilbao is not far behind, but it’s hard to expect the Basques to fight for the crown. Real Madrid has stumbled in La Liga this month, earning just one point from two matches, allowing the Catalans to rejoin the title race.Carlo Ancelotti’s team faces a tricky Osasuna today (18.15), a mid-table team that hasn’t lost in the last four matches. Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 3-2 in Manchester four days ago, taking a big step toward the Champions League quarterfinals. 🙌 IT’S MATCHDAY! 🙌🆚 @Osasuna_en🕰 16:15 CET🏟️ El Sadar👉 @HP pic.twitter.com/1jBoAmNuZr— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) February 15, 2025 Recently, Brazil’s Vinicius Junior has been the center of attention in Madrid once again, with rumors swirling about his potential move to Saudi Arabia, with figures as high as a billion euros being mentioned for a five-year contract.“Am I tired of these questions? Yes! Am I worried? No! I see him happy here, and we’re happy with him. It’s a topic of conversation, but not here. The situation in Saudi Arabia shouldn’t be surprising. They have the 2034 World Cup ahead of them,” Ancelotti commented on the status of the potential Ballon d’Or winner (which ultimately went to Spain’s Rodri from Manchester City).Vini saga – story that seems endlessReal’s priority is the Champions League rematch with Manchester City, so Italian head coach is expected to rotate his squad in Pamplona. Fran Garcia, Luka Modric, and Brahim Diaz are expected to start. Lucas Vazquez and Antonio Rudiger have recovered from their injuries but will likely be preserved for the Champions League return leg. Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal remain sidelined with serious injuries, while the unlucky David Alaba could be back in the mix.Bellingham and Diaz stun City in another epic gameThe expected attacking trio for Real is Rodrygo, Vinicius, and Mbappe, with Jude Bellingham likely to be rested. Osasuna’s only absentee is the suspended Cameroon player, Flavien Boyomo.In the first half of the season, Real defeated Osasuna 4-0, with Vinicius scoring a hat-trick and Jude Bellingham adding another goal. Real has not lost to Osasuna in Pamplona since 2011, winning the last five encounters. Osasuna has been strong at home, losing just two of their last 12 matches, while Real has won six of 12 away games.LA LIGA – MATCHDAY 24Friday Girona – Getafe 1-2 (0-1)/Herrera 54 – Uche 3, Mayoral 62/Saturday 16.00: (3.20) Leganes (2.95) Alaves (2.65)18.15: (5.90) Osasuna (4.00) Real Madrid (1.58)20.30: (1.43) Atl.Madrid (4.50) Celta (7.50)23.00: (1.55) Villareal (4.10) Valencia (6.25)Sunday 16.00: (4.90) Espanyol (3.60) Ath.Bilbao (1.85)18.15: (3.90) Valladolid (3.40) Sevilla (2.00)20.30: (1.80) Mallorca (3.50) Las Palmas (5.40)23.00: (2.60) Betis (3.15) Sociedad (3.10)Monday 23.00: (1.22) Barcelona (7.75) Rayo Vallecano (13.0)***odds are subject to change***
