Real Madrid Held to a Stalemate in Pamplona; Atletico Falls Short as Well
Jude Bellingham received a straight red card for protesting against the referee. This incident cost Real Madrid dearly during their match away at Osasuna in Pamplona.
The “Merenges” were ahead with a score of 1:0 when both teams were even in numbers (thanks to a goal from Mbappe in the 15th minute), allowing Osasuna to level the match with a player advantage (Budimir successfully converted a penalty in the 58th minute).
This marks the third consecutive game without a win for Real Madrid, following a loss to Espanyol and a draw against Atletico. Despite the current slump, the defending champions are still atop the standings, at least until Monday’s showdown between Barcelona and Rayo.
Atletico had the opportunity to seize first place after Real’s draw, but they failed to take advantage, ending in a 1-1 draw with Celta in Madrid.
Diego Simeone’s squad managed to hold their ground well, even after being reduced to ten men from the 7th minute (with Pablo Barrios receiving a red card), and ultimately conceded a goal at the 68-minute mark when Iago Aspas converted a penalty kick.
The visitors squandered two golden opportunities to extend their lead to 2:0, and Alexandre Serlot sealed the final score in the 82nd minute.
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