Real Madrid was unable to find victory and let two key points slip away after drawing 1-1 against Osasuna in the twenty-fourth matchday of LaLiga. In a match marked by the sending off of midfielder Jude Bellingham in the first half, Carlo Ancelotti's team equalized with a goal from Kylian Mbappé, and Croatian Ante Budimir scored from the penalty spot for the home team.
Vinícius Jr had the first clear chance in the 3rd minute of the first half but failed to finish with precision. With one player less, Real Madrid lost control of the match, and Osasuna began to grow. In the 53rd minute, after reviewing VAR, the referee awarded a penalty for a foul by Eduardo Camavinga on Budimir. Shortly after, the 'Merengue' claimed two penalties that referee José Luis Munuera Montero dismissed after VAR review.
"In the 15th minute, Uruguayan Federico Valverde made a great play down the right flank and assisted Mbappé, who only had to push the ball into the back of the net to put his team ahead on the scoreboard."
The turning point of the match came in the 39th minute of the first half, when Bellingham received a straight red card after a furious protest against the referee. The Croatian forward converted from the penalty spot, and in addition to equalizing the score, he reached the record as Osasuna's top scorer in the top division. With this result, Real Madrid has gone three matches without knowing victory in LaLiga, leaving its position at the top of the table in suspense.
Atlético Madrid squandered a golden opportunity to take the top spot in LaLiga after drawing 1-1 against Celta de Vigo at the Wanda Metropolitano. The team managed by Diego Simeone played with one man less from the early minutes due to the early expulsion of Pablo Barrios and ended up rescuing a point in the final stretch thanks to a goal from Alexander Sorloth.
The draw leaves a bitter taste for Atlético Madrid, who had the chance to exploit Real Madrid's stumble and reclaim the LaLiga lead. For its part, Celta gained a valuable point in their fight for survival and showed a competitive version that brings hope for the final stretch of the season. Another result of the day was the 3-3 draw between Leganés and Alavés, featuring a double from midfielder Dani Raba and a goal from forward Munir El Haddadi for the home side; while for the visiting team, Spanish Kike García and Joan Jordan scored the two remaining goals.
