Broadcast info
Who’s playing: The international break is over, meaning Real Madrid resume action in La Liga on Saturday. Their opponents in Matchday 3 will be Osasuna.
What time: Kick-off for this Saturday, September 10 clash is scheduled at 07:00 PT, 10:00 ET, 14:00 UTC, 15:00 BST, and 16:00 CET.
Which stadium: The venue for the weekend clash will be Real Madrid’s famous Santiago Bernabeu arena, the 81,000-seat stadium in the Spanish capital.
Which channel
- In the USA at 10:00 ET on beIN SPORTS en Español, beIN SPORTS USA, fuboTV, beIN SPORTS CONNECT U.S.A.
- In Canada at 10:00 ET on beIN SPORTS CONNECT Canada, beIN Sports Canada, beIN SPORTS en Español, fuboTV Canada
- In Spain at 16:00 CET on beIN LaLiga, Movistar+, beIN Sports Connect España
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Match facts
- Real Madrid have won their last nine home matches vs. Osasuna.
- Los Blancos have also won their last 14 Spanish Primera Division ties.
- December 2013 was the last time Cristiano and Co. dropped points to Los Rojillos.
- The Madrid giants have scored a whopping 21 goals and have conceded five in their last six home games vs. Osasuna in all competitions.
- Enrique Martin’s crew are with only 0ne win in their last 10 away games (D4, L5).
- The El Sadar Stadium outfit are currently without a win this season, having lost once and drawn once in their opening two games.
Team news – Cristiano is back!
In the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale has been the star of Real Madrid in La Liga, deputizing as the go-to guy having scored twice in their opening game of the season.
However, the three-time Ballon d’Or winner is back to reclaim his rightful place in Los Blancos’ starting eleven after returning to fitness.
First training with the team, very happy!!!! Enjoy the picture pic.twitter.com/FFGEgqSK4A
— Cristiano Ronaldo (@Cristiano) September 5, 2016
The 31-year-old came down with a knee injury over the summer in the Euro 2016 final, and has been out with injury since then.
Cristiano, however, returned to training this week and looks set to feature over the weekend, albeit it remains unknown whether he will start or make a substitute cameo.
Cristiano has scored some lovely goals vs Osasuna in the past
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) September 9, 2016
Do you remember these GOLAZOS by @Cristiano the last time we hosted @CAOsasuna?#HalaMadrid #RMLiga pic.twitter.com/17CuVDvHsf
His return will come as a huge boost to Zinedine Zidane’s crew, as they have been forced to make do without their leading goalscorer for their opening two games and the UEFA Super Cup,
The good news doesn’t stop there for the 11-time Champions League winners, as Real Madrid also welcome back French striker Karim Benzema, having recovered from his hip issue.
What does this all mean? BBC will be back in action for Real Madrid.
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