Osasuna has lost their two last games against Barcelona and Real Sociedad, while Real Madrid has won two of their last two games. Real Madrid needs this trophy but they have to choose between this Copa Del Rey and risking some key players that will be irreplaceable against Manchester City next week. Ancelotti would have to rest some of his key players to avoid fatigue or injuries. Osasuna will go all out for this game. Coach Jagoba Arrasate knows that this match is a great opportunity for Osasuna to win their first ever top flight trophy. So I expect them to play attacking football because they need to win the Copa Del Rey. I am supporting Osasuna because this trophy will bring joy to their city.
Their ambition to win a trophy is still very big for now. Apart from minimizing for them fasting titles this season. this is a rare opportunity because Madrid also haven't been in this Copa del Rey final for a long time even though the intensity and fame are not that big but it's better than nothing.
Now, they will play with quite complex strengths. It is said that Vini and Benzema have re-joined and are ready to enliven this final.
As for Modric, his role can still be replaced by Camavinga, Ceballos or Tchouameni which of course can still be done for the current match.
I'm quite optimistic with my current 1.31 odds even though it looks too small for a bet.
Real Madrid lost the last match in La Liga. That has certainly given Atletico Madrid the chance to get ahead on the table. Atletico Madrid has also taken the chance very well. Now I don't know if Real Madrid will actually give more importance to other titles rather than giving La Liga importance.
The next match with Osasuna is certainly going to be a very competitive final in my opinion. If Real Madrid can win the final and the Champions League final as well I think they will hardly care about not winning the La Liga title as long as they are in the top 3 and finish in the top three positions in La Liga.
And of course, I believe Real Madrid is going to win the Copa del Rey final.
Now they have won the Copa del Rey and now the focus will probably go straight to the Champions League but on the other hand I think for now they will look at La Liga again even if the title race is over, but they still have to do something to take their second place which is now owned by Atlético.
I still have high hopes for them in the 2nd position at the moment even though this doesn't really matter because regardless of the 2nd or 3rd position they will still be in the Champions League, but of course in terms of prestige they also have to think about a proper position under Barcelona for now.
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Osasuna has lost their two last games against Barcelona and Real Sociedad, while Real Madrid has won two of their last two games. Real Madrid needs this trophy but they have to choose between this Copa Del Rey and risking some key players that will be irreplaceable against Manchester City next week. Ancelotti would have to rest some of his key players to avoid fatigue or injuries. Osasuna will go all out for this game. Coach Jagoba Arrasate knows that this match is a great opportunity for Osasuna to win their first ever top flight trophy. So I expect them to play attacking football because they need to win the Copa Del Rey. I am supporting Osasuna because this trophy will bring joy to their city.
Their ambition to win a trophy is still very big for now. Apart from minimizing for them fasting titles this season. this is a rare opportunity because Madrid also haven't been in this Copa del Rey final for a long time even though the intensity and fame are not that big but it's better than nothing.
Now, they will play with quite complex strengths. It is said that Vini and Benzema have re-joined and are ready to enliven this final.
As for Modric, his role can still be replaced by Camavinga, Ceballos or Tchouameni which of course can still be done for the current match.
I'm quite optimistic with my current 1.31 odds even though it looks too small for a bet.
If I refer to several sources that are always my reference. In this match, it is likely that Luca Modric will be played as a starter, even though his status is doubtful. for central midfield, there is a rotation done by Don Carlo. usually, Tchouameni occupies it. In this match, it looks like Valverde will fill his position. as for Kroos, stay in the same position. for the defense line, only David Alaba whose status is doubtful even though in the predicted line-up he remains the main starter. for the rest, there are no changes for the other players.
On the contrary, for Osasuna there was no change in the players. in fact, Osasuna is likely to use the same system with a 4-3-3 formation pattern. that means they choose the option of relying on counterattacks, or more on defensive formations. the scenario is, Osasuna will use 5 defenders when they are in a situation of getting high pressing from Madrid. I think the match will not go according to what most people predict. in fact, it looks like the fight will take place quite tough. if the scenario is like that, it means it will tire the Madrid players.
I missed the news about Modric recovering because I read some time before that he is likely to recover after 4 weeks due to his injury problem and that means after Manchester City's first leg against Madrid they will be 100 per cent fit but it's surprising he can play in this game though was on the bench.
Now the game is over and Madrid are the champions for this season's Copa del Rey.
Rodrygo deserved to be MOTM in this match with the brace he created.
