Real Madrid’s match against Osasuna was full of controversy, especially in the first half. The team started strong, with Vinicius claiming a penalty for a handball by Catena, but the referee waved it off. Kylian Mbappé then made a run down the left and took a precise shot, but Vinicius couldn’t get a clean touch on the ball.
The controversy continued when Vinicius was fouled in the box by Moncayola, but the referee didn’t call a penalty. Mbappé tried again from the left, but his shot was saved by Sergio Herrera.
Despite the heated moments, Real Madrid took the lead through Mbappé, who scored from a precise low cross from Fede Valverde. Osasuna, however, didn’t back down, and Aimar Oroz managed to break free and take a shot that forced Courtois into a fine save.
The tension reached its peak just before half-time when Jude Bellingham was shown a straight red card following an exchange with referee Munuera Montero. Bellingham’s disbelief changed the game’s momentum.
In the second half, Osasuna ramped up the pressure, and once again, VAR played a major role. A cross from the wing found Moncayola alone in the box, but Courtois made another key save. Later, Budimir was awarded a penalty after being fouled by Camavinga, which he converted to tie the game.
Even with one player down, Real Madrid continued to fight. Mbappé found himself in front of Herrera but delayed his decision, allowing Herrando to steal the ball. Vinicius produced a stunning run, evading several defenders, but rushed his shot, which was cleared off the line by an Osasuna defender.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with the referee’s decisions once again stealing the spotlight. This result marked Real Madrid’s third consecutive league draw, and the controversy surrounding the match is likely to have lasting effects.
