Real Madrid's Crisis Deepens Under Arbelua After Loss to Osasuna

Real Madrid faced a new predicament under the management of coach Álvaro Arbelua, following a loss to Osasuna (2-1) in the 25th round of La Liga, in a match that witnessed widespread tactical controversy and criticism of the game management from the bench.

Match Proceedings

Ante Budimir opened the scoring for Osasuna with a penalty in the 38th minute, before Vinícius Júnior equalized almost immediately, but Raúl García sealed the match in the 90+2 minute with a last-minute goal.

Weak Comeback and Reactions

As reported by AS, Arbelua is struggling with the team's balance when trailing, as Real Madrid has lost every match in which they conceded the first goal, including encounters against Albacete, Benfica, and Osasuna.

Tactical Errors and Choices

Changes in the backline, such as the inclusion of Dani Carvajal and David Alaba, and late substitutions like Gonzalo and Dani Ceballos, did not provide the team with the ability to regain control, showing a mental and tactical decline in the team, raising concerns about Arbelua's ability to manage big matches.

League Table

With Real Madrid's points stagnating at 60, the team is threatened with losing its top position if Barcelona wins against Levante, while Osasuna's points increased to 33, placing them in ninth position.