Three questions and three answers from Osasuna 2-4 Real Madrid
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Real Madrid?s unbeaten run continues in LALIGA Real Madrid head into the international break off the back of another victory which has ensured that their unbeaten streak continues courtesy of a 4-2 win at El Sadar against Osasuna. The victory consolidates Real Madrid?s place at the top of LALIGA thanks to a brace from VinÃcius Júnior, as well as goals from Dani Carvajal and Brahim DÃaz.
Three answers
1. Who would step up in midfield"
With Jude Bellingham serving the second game of his two-match suspension, Real Madrid were again looking for a leader in midfield with very limited options. Despite the experience of the likes of Toni Kroos, no one player had stood out to take a game by the scruff of the neck against Celta Vigo. Against Osasuna, that man was Fede Valverde. With a hat trick of assists, for Dani Carvajal, Brahim DÃaz and VinÃcius Júnior?s second goal. That came in addition to seven duels won and a strong defensive performance, and all that was missing from his game was a goal for himself, which almost came at the death with a strong finish from just inside the box on 90 minutes which he sent just wide. 2. How would Real Madrid handle an in-form Ante Budimir"
With four goals in his last five games, Real Madrid knew that defensive success in Pamplona relied upon keeping Ante Budimir quiet. Ancelotti opted to go with Aurelién Tchouameni ahead of Nacho in defence, preferrin...
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