It's Time For Real Madrid And Kylian Mbappe To Rise In The Match Against Osasuna

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is expected to rise against Osasuna. (X/@realmadrid)

JAKARTA - Real Madrid suffered a slump after swallowing two painful defeats in La Liga and the Champions League. Now, it's time for Madrid and Kylian Mbappe to be dropped from the French squad to rise in the match against Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Saturday, November 9, 2024 evening WIB.

The match against Osasuna became the moment Madrid returned to winning ways. Coach Carlo Ancelotti is optimistic that Madrid will rise after experiencing adversity.

Yes, Madrid lost 4-0 against Barcelona's arch rivals at El Clasico in La Liga. The bad trend continued as Los Merengues competed in the Champions League. As a result, Madrid were even massacred by AC Milan 3-1. Madrid's embarrassing defeat due to the home itself.

The defeat also disrupted Ancelotti's position. Rumors of his dismissal have been blown. Moreover, the club president Florentino Perez reportedly held an operation to bring Xabi Alonso from Bayer Leverkusen.

Ancelotti also took aim at the match against Osasuna as a moment of revival. This is Madrid's target to close points with Barca at the top of the standings.

Madrid, who are in second place, have points 24 out of 11 matches. They are already nine points behind Barca so there is no more choice for Madrid except to win third home games in a row in these competitions.

"We have carried out analysis and evaluation. In my opinion, we have found a solution. We have also practiced it in training," said Ancelotti

"We are optimistic that we will see a different team. I also see the team remain united. They are also very motivated to get up," he said.

However, Ancelotti admits Osasuna is not an easy opponent. They were unbeaten during the last five matches in La Liga and the Copa del Rey. The success made Osasuna ranked fifth with 21 points. If they make a surprise at Bernabeu by winning three points, then Osasuna will match Madrid's points.

"Osasuna showed a good performance. They dare to play openly and occupy a good position in the standings. This will be a difficult match. But this gives us the opportunity to rise by showing the best performance," said the former AC Milan and Bayern Munich coach.

"This is a strong team and has high motivation and the biggest club in the world. So, this is the best place to go through difficult times. I'm sure we can do it," said Ancelotti again.

Ancelotti will not change the composition of the players either. Mbappe remains the first choice despite the decline. The former Paris Saint-Germain star has only scored one goal from Los Blancos' last six matches.

The inconclusive performance made Mbappe again crossed out of the French squad who will play the match in the Nations League.

However, Ancelotti still puts his trust in this 25-year-old forward. He will work hand in hand with Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo.

"He trains very well. I believe he, like us, is able to get through difficult times. He has to believe that this is a good opportunity for him. Only he does need concentration and attitude," said the former Chelsea and Everton manager.

In the match against Osasuna, Ancelotti again lost a mainstay player, Aurelien Tchouameni, who suffered an ankle injury in the match against Milan. Tchouameni also followed goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, Dani Carvajal and David Alaba who had already been sidelined due to injury.

With Tchouameni absent, a partner in the French national team, Eduardo Camavinga, who replaced him to fill the midfield. Camavinga will work hand in hand with Jude Bellingham and Federico Valverde.

Osasuna is actually not an easy opponent. Even Los Rojillos is the only team capable of beating Barca in the league this season.

In the last match Osasuna slaughtered the club from the bottom of Chiclana with a score of 5-0 in the Copa del Rey. Performance assured it made Vicente Moreno's side optimistic against Madrid.

But it's not easy for them to make a surprise at home to Madrid who want to recover from his wounds.