The clash between Osasuna and Real Madrid ended in a 1-1 draw on Saturday, with Jude Bellingham’s first-half red card proving to be the pivotal moment that shifted the momentum of the match. Despite a strong start from Los Blancos, who took an early lead through Kylian Mbappé, the numerical disadvantage left them struggling in the second half, leading to a disappointing result.
A Strong Start for Real Madrid
Real Madrid almost grabbed an early lead just three minutes into the game when Kylian Mbappé found some space and delivered a cross to Vinicius Junior, but the Brazilian somehow missed his header from close range. Deciding to take matters into his own hands, Mbappé opened the scoring in the 15th minute. A brilliant piece of work from Federico Valverde saw the ball cut back across the box, and the superstar striker made no mistake from close range.
It seemed like Madrid was setting up for a routine win, but the tone of the match quickly changed. Manager Carlo Ancelotti was booked for something he said to the referee, who then issued a straight red card to Bellingham five minutes before halftime after the midfielder protested a decision.
The Tide Turns After the Red Card
In the second half, Osasuna dominated proceedings thanks to Real Madrid’s numerical disadvantage. Thibaut Courtois made a stunning save to deny Jon Moncayola shortly after the restart but was powerless to stop Ante Budimir from converting a penalty in the 58th minute after Eduardo Camavinga fouled the Osasuna striker inside the box.
Despite Vinicius Junior’s best efforts in the closing stages, Madrid couldn’t find a way through a resolute Osasuna defense and were forced to settle for a single point.
Player Ratings: Osasuna (4-1-4-1)
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| GK: Sergio Herrera | 6.9/10 |
| RB: Jesus Areso | 6.6/10 |
| CB: Alejandro Catena | 6.5/10 |
| CB: Jorge Herrando | 6.3/10 |
| LB: Juan Cruz | 6.2/10 |
| DM: Lucas Torro | 7.5/10 |
| RM: Ruben Garcia | 7.7/10 |
| CM: Jon Moncayola | 6.7/10 |
| CM: Aimar Oroz | 7.0/10 |
| LM: Bryan Zaragoza | 6.5/10 |
| ST: Ante Budimir | 7.9/10 (Man of the Match) |
Subs:
- Ruben Pena (for Areso, 59′) – 5.8/10
- Abel Bretones (for Cruz, 59′) – 6.0/10
- Moi Gomez (for Zaragoza, 79′) – 6.2/10
- Iker Munoz (for Moncayola, 79′) – 6.4/10
- Raul Garcia (for Budimir, 87′) – N/A
Player Ratings: Real Madrid (4-2-3-1)
| Player | Rating |
|---|---|
| GK: Thibaut Courtois | 6.5/10 |
| RB: Federico Valverde | 8.3/10 |
| CB: Aurelien Tchouameni | 6.8/10 |
| CB: Raul Asencio | 7.0/10 |
| LB: Fran Garcia | 7.4/10 |
| DM: Eduardo Camavinga | 6.8/10 |
| DM: Luka Modric | 7.5/10 |
| RW: Brahim Diaz | 6.5/10 |
| AM: Jude Bellingham | 5.6/10 |
| LW: Kylian Mbappe | 8.5/10 (Man of the Match) |
| ST: Vinicius Junior | 7.4/10 |
Subs:
- Rodrygo (for Brahim, 69′) – 6.1/10
Subs Not Used:
Andriy Lunin (GK), Sergio Mestre (GK), Ferland Mendy, Jacobo Ramon, Jesus Vallejo, Lorenzo Aguado, Dani Ceballos, Arda Guler, Endrick.
Key Takeaways
- Kylian Mbappé was the standout performer for Real Madrid, scoring the opening goal and consistently trying to make things happen.
- The red card shown to Jude Bellingham completely altered the dynamics of the game, handing the initiative to Osasuna.
- Osasuna showed great resilience and determination in the second half, fully deserving their equalizer and eventual share of the spoils.
- Real Madrid leaves the match with just one point, which may impact their position in La Liga standings.
