On Wednesday Real Madrid take on Osasuna at the Estadio El Sadar which could be another step closer to the La Liga title. An eye-catching turnaround to defeat Sevilla at the weekend gave Los Blancos more confidence and Carlo Ancelotti and his men now have six matches remaining and 10 points to collect in order to become La Liga champions.Osasuna have again enjoyed an impressive season in La Liga (after a sequence of commendable mid-table finishes) – putting themselves in the top half heading into the final run of games. A recent upturn in form gave Jagoba Arrasate’s men room to breathe – in their last six matches, four were victories.Another year in the sunshine for Morocco international goalkeeper BonoHeading into Wednesday, Los Rojillos have posted back-to-back wins but were heavily defeated by Barcelona and Real Betis respectively before those victories.The ups and downs do not bother Osasuna much as they are more than safe – they have leapfrogged Valencia and climbed to ninth spot with that latest three points. Los Rojillos wish to further boost their claim for another top-half finish in the Spanish top flight but they face a particularly difficult test.In what has been a tough league campaign for several of Spain’s strongest sides, Los Blancos have taken advantage and led the division throughout the season under the management of Ancelotti – 75 points from 32 games thus far, 15 more than second-placed Barcelona who have two games in hand. And tonight Real Madrid make the trip aiming to move closer to bringing the league title back to the Santiago Bernabeu.In the latest edition of El Clasico in March, the capital outfit were comfortably beaten by Barca, suffering a 4-0 thrashing on home turf. However, Los Blancos gathered themselves up and went on to bounce back with a 3-1 away victory over Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-final first leg and consecutive league wins.Laporta explains how almost 35000 Germans invaded Camp NouBefore their Champions League semi-final tie with Manchester City, they will aim to chip away at the tally of 10 more points that they need to secure a 35th Spanish league title.The rosters will face some changes ahead of tonight’s encounter. As far as Osasuna go – they will likely remain without defenders Juan Cruz and Jesus Areso due to injuries. Also, Arrasate made a rare change to his established midfield unit last time out, reducing Darko Brasanac to a substitute appearance, and he will be vying to rejoin Lucas Torro in the engine room on Wednesday. On a good note, having now scored in four consecutive games to take his tally to six league goals for the term – Croatian forward Ante Budimir will spearhead the attack with confidence.On this day: Old Trafford witnessed the coronation of the Prince of EleganceFrench star Karim Benzema will continue to lead Los Blancos, having taken his tally to 25 league goals for the season last time out, alongside 11 top-flight assists and 12 Champions League goals.Midfield enforcer Casemiro will return from a suspension, leaving Eduardo Camavinga to have to fight for his place in the starting eleven, while winger Rodrygo will hope to join Benzema and Vinicius Junior in the front three after netting in consecutive matches.Real Madrid remain without left-backs Marcelo and Ferland Mendy who are both set to continue spells on the sidelines. Also, missing from the squad are winger Eden Hazard (injury) and midfielder Dani Ceballos (illness).Los Blancos go from two goals behind to a well deserved victory thanks to Rodrygo and Benzema’s late goalDavid Alaba and Nacho are viable options to deputise on the left-hand side of the back four. Against Sevilla, right-back Dani Carvajal moved across to fill the gap.Ancelotti’s men will be full of confidence following their Champions League progression and Sunday’s turnaround, and, with the chance to move within seven points of the title. However, given the sturdiness of the home squad – it might not be an easy task for the Madridians.LA LIGA – ROUND 33TuesdayMallorca – Alaves 2-1 (2-0)/Prats 11, Muriqi 45+4 – Raillo 73 og/Betis – Elche 0-1 (0-0)/Morente 82/Villareal – Valencia 2-0 (2-0)/Danjuma 10, 17/Wednesday20:00: (1.38) Atl.Madrid (5.30) Granada (10.0)21:00: (2.24) Celta (3.15) Getafe (3.90)22:30: (5.40) Osasuna (3.70) Real Madrid (1.79)Thursday20:00: (3.60) Levante (3.40) Sevilla (2.24)20:00: (2.55) Espanyol (3.05) Rayo Vallecano (3.05)21:00: (3.45) Cadiz (3.10) Ath.Bilbao (2.45)22:30: (3.35) Sociedad (3.50) Barcelona (2.30)***odds are subject to change***
