Osasuna 1-3 Real Madrid: 5 Talking Points as Los Blancos march foward | La Liga 2021-22

#3 Bad day at the office for Karim Benzema

Karim Benzema missed two penalties against Osasuna

Karim Benzema did not have the best of games against Osasuna. The Frenchman failed to register himself on the score sheet.

Benzema missed two penalties in a span of seven minutes as Sergio Herrera pulled off two brilliant saves to defy the 34-year-old. Benzema too was at fault since he smacked both the penalties in the same area.

Despite missing the spot kicks, it wasn't all bad for the French international. He created four chances, won two duels, completed two dribbles and made four recoveries during the game. Los Blancos will be hoping that he is saving his goals for Manchester City.

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#2 Abysmal defending by Osasuna

Massive performace by Sergio Herrera

The hosts were a bit shaky at the back for the entirety of the game. Madrid sensed fear and gave the hosts no chance. Although Osasuna's approach of sitting back and absorbing the pressure did test their opponents' patience, they opened up on quite a few occasions.

The visitors managed to smash three past Osasuna and it could have been a lot more had it not been for Sergio Herrera. He made eight saves throughout the game, including the two avoidable penalties Osasuna conceded.

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#1 Relentless Real Madrid march on

Madrid players celebrate after scoring a goal

Real Madrid are closing in on the La Liga title. The Spanish giants have been tremendous since the end of the international break. The entire squad has been brilliant since the mauling against FC Barcelona in the El Clasico.

They need just four points from five games to claim the league title regardless of what happens in other fixtures. They sit at the top of the table with 78 points.

Trailing them is Atletico Madrid with 61 points after having played 33 games. With the form Real Madrid is in, the league should be wrapped up pretty soon.