The Digest:
Real Madrid suffered a stunning 2-1 defeat to Osasuna at El Sadar on Saturday, with Raul Garcia's 90th-minute winner potentially costing Los Blancos the LaLiga lead. Ante Budimir opened the scoring with a first-half penalty before Vinicius Jr equalised in the 73rd minute, seemingly salvaging a point. However, Garcia's close-range strike in stoppage time handed Osasuna victory. Madrid remain top with a two-point lead over Barcelona, but the Blaugrana can overtake them by beating Levante on Sunday, having played a game less. Elsewhere, Real Sociedad drew 3-3 with last-place Real Oviedo after a wild finish featuring five second-half goals, including a 99th-minute post-hit. Real Betis drew 1-1 with Rayo Vallecano, potentially losing ground in the Champions League qualification race.
Key Points:
- The late defeat could prove decisive in the LaLiga title race with Barcelona poised to capitalise.
- It highlights Madrid's vulnerability in close games and defensive lapses.
- Madrid's title hopes suffer, while Barcelona gains a momentum advantage.
- This signals that the title race is far from over despite Madrid's lead.
- The timing, with Barcelona playing on Sunday, adds maximum pressure.
Sources: Marca, Supersports
