Real Madrid vs Osasuna Prediction, 2:00 a.m. August 20: 'Crush' the guests

Pre-match review Real Madrid vs Osasuna

Real Madrid's journey to the La Liga 2025/26 title will begin with a visit to the Bernabeu to host Osasuna. After Barcelona's perfect start with a 3-0 win over Mallorca, Xabi Alonso's team must win all three points to avoid being left out in the first round. The Spanish capital team's first opponent is Osasuna, the team that finished 9th in La Liga last season.

This is considered a light test for Real Madrid because Osasuna has not been well prepared for the new season, having won only 1/5 friendly matches in the summer. However, coach Xabi Alonso will also be under pressure in his first time in charge at the "holy land" Bernabeu. Real Madrid entered the new season with high expectations after losing last season, receiving 4 consecutive defeats against arch-rivals Barcelona. Their goal is certainly to overthrow Barcelona in the domestic arena and go far in the Champions League.

The positive point for Real Madrid is that the team has had very impressive preparations in the summer. Los Blancos reached the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup and welcomed 4 quality new players: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Alvaro Carreras and Franco Mastantuono. These young players are expected to bring a new breeze to Real Madrid in the generational transition period.

Osasuna is always a tough team, but their current squad is not strong enough to cause trouble for Real Madrid, especially on the opening day at the Bernabeu. Despite the absence of some key players, Los Blancos still have a quality squad. If they play at their best, Real Madrid can absolutely win a big victory to declare war on Barcelona. In particular, the Bernabeu has always been Real Madrid's fortress. In the last 20 home matches in La Liga, they won 16 and lost only 1.

Form, head-to-head history Real Madrid vs Osasuna

Real Madrid have lost just one of their last 10 matches, drawing one and winning eight. Osasuna have won three, drawn four and lost three.

Osasuna have not beaten Real in La Liga since 2011. In the last 6 meetings, Los Blancos have won 5 and drawn 1.

Real Madrid vs Osasuna team information

Real Madrid will be without Rudiger due to suspension. Bellingham and Endrick are injured. Mendy and Camavinga will miss the match due to fitness problems.

On Osasuna's side, Ruben Garcia and Iker Benito are doubtful of playing.

Expected lineup Real Madrid vs Osasuna

Real Madrid: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras; Guler, Tchouameni, Valverde; Brahim Diaz, Mbappe, Vinicius Jr.

Osasuna: Herrera; Rosier, Catena, Boyomo, Bretones; Torro, Moncayola, Oroz; K Barja, Budimir, Moi Gomez.

Score prediction Real Madrid 2-0 Osasuna