Real Madrid on Saturday enjoyed a goal fest against Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu, scoring four past them to consolidate their position at the top of La Liga table. The Los Blancos rode on a brace from Bellingham to take a two-goal lead before Vinicius Jr and Joselu scored to ensure a comfortable three points for the 14-time UCL champions.
Real Madrid made two changes from the XI that beat Girona 3-0 one week ago. Nacho Fernandez’s suspension gave Mendy a chance to start at left-back, while Modric replaced Kroos in midfield.
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Osasuna on they other hand decided to make three alterations to the side that earned a 2-0 victory over Alaves last time out. Torro was preferred to Munoz in the middle of midfield, while Budimir and Areso replaced Raul Garcia and Arnaiz in attack.
Bellingham opened the scoring for the hosts in the 9th minute. Right-back Danny Cavahal laid off a first-time pass for the run of Bellingham inside the penalty area. The England international took a touch to set himself before easily slotting the ball into the roof of the net.
Bellingham added to his La Liga goal tally with another goal in the 53rd minute. The midfielder began the move by driving towards the penalty area before playing a one-two pass with Valverde. He finished the move by slotting his low shot between the legs of Herrera.
Fredrico Valvarde played a leading pass into Osasuna’s half for Vinicius. The winger put his pace on display to beat the Osasuna defence before dragging Herrera off his line and finishing into an open net.
Striker Joselu completed the rout of Los Blancos with a first-time finish from close range off Vinicius’ assist. Joselu also missed a penalty in the 84th minute although the result of the match wasn’t affected.
Real Madrid vs Osasuna First XI
Real Madrid XI: Kepa; Carvajal, Rudiger, Tchouameni, Mendy; Valverde, Modric, Camavinga; Bellingham; Vinicius, Joselu
Osasuna XI: Herrera, Cruz, Garcia, Catena, Areso; Oroz, Torro, Moncayola; Garcia, Budimir
Editors pick
