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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.
By the way, this is only a prediction. so, don't misinterpret if in the match later the two teams will apply what I said.
Speaking of odds, betting on Madrid is not ideal for me @1.31, draw @5.01, for Osasuna @8.80, wow this is quite tempting to choose on Osasuna. Will Osasuna have luck in this match, it will be interesting for us to follow.