Real Madrid win over Osasuna despite two missed penalties from Benzema

For the 33rd day of La Liga, Real Madrid moved to the Osasuna grass field with the aim of further consolidating its position as leader and getting closer than ever to the title. After his last-second win over Sevilla FC last weekend (3-2), Karim Benzema’s team-mates hoped to take the three points against the current ninth in the standings. For this match, Carlo Ancelotti decided to run mainly in midfield with the presence of Ceballos, Camavinga and Valverde in midfield while KB9 was clearly present, accompanied by Rodrygo up front in the attack.

The start of the game offered a lot of spectacle between the two teams, leaving room in their game. The Madrilenians quickly found the flaw in this encounter thanks to David Alaba. The Austrian defender initially stumbled on the opposing goalkeeper, but followed well and pushed the ball into the back of the net (12th). But it took less than 50 seconds for Osasuna to equalize quickly. Almost at kick-off, Ante Budimir received a nice cross and pushed the leather into the empty goal (13th). What a fury Thibaut Courtois, let down by his defense on this one. Previously dominated and uninspired afterwards, Real managed to take the lead in the closing seconds of the first period. This time it was Asensio who took over a ball from goalkeeper Herrera (2-1, 45th).

Karim Benzema uninspired

Returning from the dressing room, Carlo Ancelotti’s men, who were not unhappy with the lead in the score, showed themselves a little more inspired offensively, as Rodrygo called for a penalty after a good overflow that was involuntarily cut out of the hand by the defender ( 52nd). But Karim Benzema, official shooter, first encountered a very serious Herrera on his line. Rodrygo was awarded another penalty for the first time since a few minutes later. And this penalty, still shot by KB9, was pushed back again (59th) by the Spanish goalkeeper. A double failure for the Frenchman who made him somewhat out of his party.

Then the residents of Madrid withdrew slowly but surely to keep this short and precious advantage until the end of the match. Because Osasuna pushed and could have equalized without good interventions by Nacho (66th) or bad choices by the Rojillos attackers who lacked precision in the last gesture. Real will seal their victory at the last minute. After coming face to face with Rodrygo (89th) and then Vinicius Jr (90th+4), it was Karim Benzema who let Vazquez shine after a nice number (3-1, 90th+6). Real Madrid lead 17 points on his dolphin Atlético de Madrid (pending the other games) and the title seems closer than ever for the Merengues. Osasuna bows, despite a serious performance, but remains in the soft underbelly of the standings.