Real Madrid vs Osasuna | Spanish Primera Division | Round 35 | Preview
Only four games remain in La Liga. Real Madrid will fight hard for a victory against Osasuna that would bring them nearer to the 98 point mark, while the visiting side will look to distance itself from the relegation zone.
First of four finals
Kaka had a brilliant comeback against Zaragoza last week, scoring the victory goal just six minutes after stepping onto the pitch. The Brazilian hopes to give another spectacular performance, this time at the Bernabeu. The match against Osasuna will be Sergio Ramos’ 200th league clash.
Albiol has returned to the squad list after last week’s suspension. Guti and Arbeloa have recovered from their injuries in time for the match. Youth teamer Juanfran has been given the chance to join the first team; the Castilla right winger is in great form, evidenced by the 50-metre goal he scored against Toledo last week. The injured Raul, Van der Vaart, Lass, Pepe and Drenthe will miss the clash.
REAL MADRID SQUAD LIST:
GOALKEEPERS: Casillas, Dudek
DEFENDERS: Arbeloa, Albiol, Ramos, Marcelo, Metzelder, Garay
MIDFIELDERS: Gago, Diarra, Guti, Kaká, Granero, Xabi Alonso, Juanfran
FORWARDS: Cristiano Ronaldo, Higuaín, Benzema
Former Madridistas Juanfran, Aranda and Calleja will play at the Bernabeu with Osasuna. Delporte and Echaide have missed the trip to the Spanish capital due to injuries, while Josetxo, Jokin Esparza, Dady and Pandiani have been left out for coaching decisions.
OSASUNA SQUAD LIST:
GOALKEEPERS: Ricardo, Roberto
DEFENDERS: Azpilicueta, Oier, Roversio, Miguel Flaño, Sergio, Monreal
MIDFIELDERS: Calleja, Juanfran, Camuñas, Masoud, Puñal, Ruper, Vadocz, Nekounam
FORWARDS: Galan, Aranda
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