Quote from: abhiseshakana on Today at 08:09:03 PM

Quote from: Adbitco on Today at 08:04:25 PM

Real Madrid 0 Vs Osasuna 0 HT
Real Madrid is still playing out a goalless draw in the first half even after dominating every department except finding the back of the net. The squad is good and they have total control but Sergio Herrera is doing his job by keeping out Real Madrid from scoring. Let's see how the second half will be.

Real Madrid completely dominated the game in the first half, but unfortunately, they still couldn't find the net because Osasuna really played a thorough defensive game. The parking bus strategy seems effective so far as it makes every Madrid attack hit a dead end. For that reason, Real Madrid needs to increase their creativity or simply increase their shots from outside the penalty box. If one goal is scored, I think it will be easier for Madrid to get another goal because Osasuna will no longer play defensively.

This is the comment for me. Exactly what transpired in the match. The Osasuna squad had a very fiercely unbreakable defence and the Real Madrid almost found it impossible to penetrate the 18 box if not for the slide tackle which was made by the Osasuna defender Juan Cruz and it cost them the penalty shoot which brought about the goal . It is sad the team lacked a very strong squad across , and had to play defensive game to survive. I noticed they were trying to seek if they could capitalize on any counter attack opportunity but it came on rarely because Real Madrid is generally a team to beat in Laliga .