Real Madrid Draws 1-1 with Osasuna: Mbappe’s Goal Not Enough for Victory
Real Madrid draws 1-1 with Osasuna in the 24th round of La Liga at the “El Sadar” stadium on Saturday. Kylian Mbappe scored in the 15th minute for Madrid, but Ante Budimir equalized with a penalty in the 58th minute, leaving Madrid’s hopes of securing a win unfulfilled.
Madrid’s Early Lead and Controversial Moments
The match started with controversy when Vinicius Junior demanded a penalty for a handball by Osasuna’s Catena in the 2nd minute, but the referee allowed play to continue. A few minutes later, Vinicius once again appealed for a penalty after a clash with Moncayola, but the referee waved it off.
Despite the early challenges, Real Madrid took the lead in the 15th minute when Mbappe scored after receiving a cross from Valverde. However, Osasuna’s goalkeeper, Sergio Herrera, made crucial saves to keep Madrid at bay.
Bellingham’s Red Card and Osasuna’s Equalizer
In the 39th minute, Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham was shown a red card after an exchange with the referee, leaving Madrid down to 10 men. In the 58th minute, a penalty was awarded to Osasuna after Eduardo Camavinga’s foul on Budimir. Ante Budimir converted the penalty, levelling the score at 1-1.
Missed Chances and Frustration for Madrid
Real Madrid continued to press for a winner. In the 74th minute, Vinicius Junior’s shot was cleared off the line by Catena, preventing what would have been a crucial goal. Later, Modric fired a powerful shot over the crossbar, and despite their efforts, the match ended in a draw.
La Liga Standings
With this draw, Real Madrid remains top of the La Liga table with 51 points, but their lead is now under threat, with Atletico Madrid just two points behind and Barcelona three points adrift.
