Osasuna vs Real Madrid: Preview, predictions and lineups | OneFootball

Real Madrid are aiming to extend their advantage at the summit of La Liga on Saturday afternoon when they visit mid-table Osasuna.

The reigning Spanish champions are two games without victory in the league after following their surprise defeat to Espanyol with a draw against local foes and title rivals Atletico Madrid. They still sit a point clear at the top, but are likely to be overtaken this weekend if they can't secure victory in Pamplona.

Carlo Ancelotti may have one eye on Wednesday's European action, however, with Madrid hosting the second leg of their Champions League play-off clash with Manchester City.

Osasuna know that Madrid are not invincible but will be hard pushed to avoid defeat on Saturday. They have won just one of their past five matches in all competitions and were thrashed 4-0 by Los Blancos in the reverse fixture in November.

Here is 90min's guide to the duel.

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Osasuna team news

Enzo Boyomo is suspended / Rafa Babot/GettyImages

Vicente Moreno will be without the services of defender Enzo Boyomo against Madrid, with the Cameroon international suspended after accumulating five La Liga yellow cards. He scored a 94th-minute equaliser against Mallorca last time out.

Raul Garcia is expected to be the only absentee due to injury, with the 24-year-old striker hindered by an ankle problem. He's featured readily from the bench this season, scoring twice in the league.

Ante Budimir has been Osasuna's starting striker this term and has been in impressive form throughout the campaign. He's netted 12 times in La Liga and has scored four in his last six matches in all competitions.

Osasuna predicted lineup vs Real Madrid

Osasuna predicted lineup vs Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Herrera; Areso, Herrando, Catena, Cruz; Moncayola, Torro; Ruben Garcia, Oroz, Zaragoza; Budimir.

Real Madrid team news

Real Madrid have an injury crisis in defence / Eurasia Sport Images/GettyImages

Madrid are still without a host of defenders and Ancelotti will have to name an unconvincing backline again on Saturday. Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba and Eder Militao are all unavailable at centre-back, while Lucas Vazquez and Dani Carvajal are absent at right-back.

Aurelien Tchouameni is likely to partner young Raul Asencio in the heart of defence and Federico Valverde will continue on the right-hand side of the backline.

Fortunately for Madrid, the attacking quartet of Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe are all available for the weekend.

Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Osasuna (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Valverde, Tchouameni, Asencio, Garcia; Ceballos, Camavinga; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe.

Osasuna haven't beaten Madrid since 2011 and have lost their last five meetings with the capital side, conceding four in the last three duels. Saturday should bring another emphatic defeat for Moreno's men, who are in patchy and inconsistent form.

Madrid have been far from flawless on the road this season but have the attacking firepower to make up for their defensive deficiencies. They should manage a relatively comfortable victory - on paper, at least - and maintain their La Liga lead in the process.