Real Madrid was thinking of leaving Pamplona with the three points, but the expulsion of Jude Bellingham and a glaring ineffectiveness were right for his ambitions. This 1-1 draw against Osasuna leaves regrets, many regrets.
A promising start, quickly upset
From the first minutes, Real imposed its law. Vinicius Jr borders on the opening of the scoring, Mbappé is stirring on Sergio Herrera, but the storm rumbles on Osasuna. In the 15th minute, the thunderclap occurs: Mbappé, on the lookout, propels a tense center from Valverde to the bottom of the net. Madrid is launched, or at least he believes it. Because in the 40th minute, the unimaginable arrives. A verbal altercation, a gesture too much and the referee Munuera Montero takes out the red card. Bellingham, incredulous, leaves the lawn. The physiognomy of the match changes suddenly.
Real did not deserve ten
In numerical inferiority, Real vacillates but refuses to fold. However, at the time of play, a fault of Camavonga in the surface offers a penalty to Budimir which does not tremble. 1-1. Madrid pushes, but without success. Vinicius sees his shot saved on the line, Mbappé misses the inevitable in the 93rd minute, sending his shot on a heroic herrera. The opportunity for the victory flies away.
This draw, the third consecutive in Liga, could cost Real dearly, especially if Atlético or Barça take advantage of it. Worse, this expulsion feeds Madrid frustration towards Spanish arbitration, already pointed out after recent controversies. A growing tension which, beyond the field, could weigh heavily in the title race.
