Possible lineups of Osasuna-Real Madrid

The home team comes to the clash in a dire situation since it occupies 19th position of the league with only 14 points in the 16 matches that it has played. However, the team from Pamplona was happy with their qualification to the next round of the Copa del Rey after beating Olot 3-0.

On the other hand, Real Madrid wants to add another victory to keep the pressure on Atlético, the leader of the competition. The Whites are second in the table (36 points) and comes from a 2-0 win over Eduardo Coudet's Celta de Vigo.

For the important match, Jagoba Arrasate will not be able to count on important players like Adrián, Chimy Ávila or Darko. Similarly, other players like Jony or Budimir seem to be likely to stay out of the eleven.

With Sergio Herrera in goal, the defense will probably be composed of Nacho Vidal, David Garcia, Aridane and Juan Cruz. Oier and Moncayola will likely be the double pivot in the middle of the pitch.

In front of this pair, Roberto Torres, Rubén and Iñigo Pérez will be responsible for catalysing an offensive game that should be completed by a Calleri who aims to be the reference up front the Navarrese team.

Meanwhile, it is expected that Zinedine Zidane will bet on a tried and tested team. The Frenchman knows that it is vital to get the three points from Pamplona to continue in the fight for La Liga and will line up the fittest men.

Courtois will be the goalkeeper barring any shocks, while at the back Nacho will occupy the right of a defence completed by Varane, Sergio Ramos and Mendy.

In the midfield there should be no surprises and the Whites will approach the game with the mythical trident formed by Casemiro, Kroos and Modric. In front of them, at the front, the goal should be by Asensio, Lucas Vazquez and, above all, Karim Benzema.

OSASUNA: Sergio Herrera; Nacho Vidal, David García, Aridane, Juan Cruz; Moncayola, Oier; Roberto Torresm Rubén, Iñigo Pérez; and Calleri.

REAL MADRID: Courtois; Nacho, Varane, Sergio Ramos, Mendy; Casemiro, Modric, Kroos; Lucas Vázquez, Asensio and Benzema.