Real Madrid suffered a heartbreaking stoppage-time defeat against Osasuna, losing 2–1 in their La Liga match on Saturday. The result, in the 25th round of fixtures, could dramatically alter the title race.
Los Blancos traveled to Osasuna on Saturday evening, and the home side took the lead through Ante Budimir’s penalty in the 38th minute. Vinicius Junior leveled the score in the 73rd minute, giving Real Madrid fans hope of securing all three points.
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However, the final minutes brought a shock. Raúl García snatched a dramatic winner in the 90th minute, securing a valuable three points for Osasuna and lifting them to ninth place in the standings with 33 points.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid remain top of La Liga with 60 points, just two points ahead of second-placed Barcelona, who have a game in hand. This leaves the title race wide open in the crucial final weeks of the season.
According to Defensa Central, anger was palpable within the Real Madrid camp after the final whistle, particularly from coach Álvaro Arbeloa toward defender Raúl Asensio. Asensio made a costly error in the final minute, recklessly charging at Raúl García, who easily bypassed him and scored the winning goal.
Reports indicate that Arbeloa is considering dropping Asensio from the starting lineup in the coming period and may even demand his departure at the end of the season. This move could represent the first sign of change within the Merengues’ ranks.
The loss was more than just three points; its technical and psychological repercussions could cast a shadow over the title race at a time when Real Madrid cannot afford any further slip-ups as the competition in La Liga intensifies.
