[(Real Madrid CF) Strength]:
1. Real Madrid CF finished 2nd last season and hope to regain the La Liga title this season. This summer, the team boosted their squad strength. Thus, they are motivated to secure the first win in this opener at home.
2. Real Madrid CF's two veteran stalwarts, Modric and Lucas Vazquez, have departed one after another. During the offseason, the club signed Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Franco Mastantuono, and Alvaro Fernandez, along with appointing Xabi Alonso, a former player who led Bayer 04 Leverkusen to the Bundesliga title, as head coach. The squad is now more youthful and dynamic.
3. This summer, Real Madrid CF participated in the Club World Cup and entered the semi-finals, being eliminated by Paris Saint-Germain FC in the last four, with new signings like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen having ample time to integrate into the team.
4. Real Madrid CF received 7 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in the previous 10 competitive games, with a win rate of 70%, showcasing stable overall performances.
5. Real Madrid CF won 4-0 in their last warm-up game, where Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo both scored. Currently, the team's attacking form is outstanding.
6. Real Madrid CF recorded 16 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses at the Bernabeu last season, with a win rate of over 80%, showing clear home advantages.
7. Real Madrid CF were unbeaten with 7 wins and 3 draws in the last 10 encounters against Osasuna, winning 4-0 in both the last league games at home.
[(Real Madrid CF) Weakness]:
1. Real Madrid CF have multiple injured players, including Jude Bellingham, Antonio Rudiger, Eduardo Camavinga, Ferland Mendy, and Endrick, who will miss this game.
2. Real Madrid CF had a home win rate of 70% in the previous 10 games, but they only won two in AH.
[(Osasuna) Strength]:
1. Osasuna showed strong tenacity in the last 10 La Liga games, receiving 5 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss.
[(Osasuna) Weakness]:
1. Last season, Osasuna delivered a steady performance in La Liga, finishing in the top 10 but missing out on European football. The team made minimal personnel changes during the offseason, with this season's goal remaining a mid-to-upper-table finish to avoid relegation. Their previous record at the Bernabeu has been poor, adding mental pressure for this opening match against Real Madrid CF.
2. Osasuna's starting winger Iker Benito will miss this match due to injury. Their former starting full-back Roger Ibanez has transferred to Deportivo Alaves, and the team only signed two players from the Segunda Division, showing no improvement in squad strength.
3. Osasuna performed poorly on the road in La Liga last season, securing only 2 wins in 19 away games, with a win rate of only 10%.
4. Osasuna won only one of their recent 6 friendlies, suffering 3 defeats.
5. Last season, Osasuna boasted weak offense on the road in La Liga. They scored only 15 goals in the previous 19 away games, with an average of less than 1 goal per game.
6. Osasuna failed to beat Real Madrid in La Liga since 2021. They even suffered 2 draws and 8 losses in the last 10 away encounters, without a better mentality.
7. Osasuna won only 4 of the previous 10 games in AH and had an OVER rate of only 20%.
[Tips]:
Real Madrid CF currently have multiple injury concerns, mainly in the midfield and defense, with starters like Jude Bellingham, Antonio Rudiger, and Eduardo Camavinga all unavailable, which weakened the squad.
However, new signings such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, and Franco Mastantuono are capable of filling in for them.
With the attacking trio remaining fully fit, Real Madrid's offensive firepower remains elite.
Osasuna have performed poorly in recent preseason friendlies, and their lack of significant signings in the summer transfer window means their overall strength is largely unchanged from last season.
In their last two visits to the Bernabeu, they suffered heavy defeats.
Given that the AH line is strongly in favor of Real Madrid, a big home victory is recommended.
[Recommended]:
Real Madrid CF (-1.5/2)
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