Real Madrid’s next challenge in the complicated fixture list sees them take on Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabeu, and a lot will depend on the result.

Currently, after a streak of two consecutive losses, Los Blancos must stop the bleeding as quickly as possible and hope to fire on all cylinders to turn their situation around.

However, it won’t be easy, especially considering Osasuna are the only team to beat Barcelona this season. In addition, the manager is preparing special tactical adjustments to go all out against the injured Real Madrid.

Goal Vinicius

It is common knowledge that Kylian Mbappe is disconnected from the rest of the Real Madrid team on the pitch and is largely underperforming due to the hype surrounding his name.

So the biggest threat to Carlo Ancelotti’s attacking team is Vinicius Jr, who looked inspiring with his movement and dribbling. In fact, he has been one of the main pillars behind the team’s decent results despite its desolate run of form.

Mundo Deportivo reveals that Osasuna manager Vicente Moreno has identified the same and he is preparing a special plan to keep the Brazilian under control. He realizes that if Vinicius is controlled, Real Madrid will be largely destroyed.

To keep the pressure on the Brazilian, he plans to have three players defend against Vinicius alone in three different places on the pitch.

Osasuna winger Ruben Pena will be the first line of defense against the Ballon d’Or runners-up and will look to put pressure on the player in addition to his attacking duties.

In midfield, the job has been placed on the shoulders of Jon Moncayola to defend selectively against Vinicius, especially in the early stages of Real Madrid’s build-up and counter-attack.

Right-back Jesus Areso, meanwhile, will be the most crucial part of the puzzle as his sole duty tomorrow will be to defend against Vinicius and deny him access points on the flank.

Although the player has the quality to get past defenders with ease, finding his way through three players can be a difficult task. So Real Madrid need Kylian Mbappé to go one step further tomorrow, because it is high time he comes good.