Real Madrid suffered a surprising defeat against Osasuna, losing 1-2 in La Liga despite the opportunity to increase their lead at the top of the table. After FC Barcelona's unexpected defeat to Girona on Monday, Real could have extended their advantage over Barcelona to five points with a win, at least temporarily. Unfortunately for the Madrid team, Ante Budimir scored the opening goal for Osasuna from the penalty spot in the 38th minute, putting Real at a disadvantage going into halftime.

Vinicius Junior managed to level the score with a goal in the 73rd minute, giving Real a glimmer of hope. However, Osasuna's Raul Garcia capitalized on a defensive mistake in the dying moments of the match, scoring in the last minute to secure the victory for his team. This defeat marked Real Madrid's first loss in their last nine league matches, the last defeat being against Celta Vigo in early December. Barcelona's upcoming match against Levante now serves as an opportunity for them to reclaim the top position in La Liga if they secure a win.

The implications of this match are significant as the race for the La Liga title heats up. With both Real Madrid and Barcelona closely contending for the lead, each match remains crucial for maintaining or gaining an advantage. The result not only affects the psychological aspect of the teams but also has potential ripple effects on their upcoming performances and strategies as the season progresses. Fans and analysts will be closely watching how Barcelona responds in their next fixture and whether Real can bounce back from this unexpected setback.