Overview
- Osasuna beat Real Madrid 2-1 at El Sadar with a 90th‑minute winner following a late mispass by substitute Dani Ceballos, who publicly accepted responsibility.
- Real Madrid confirmed Ceballos has a right‑soleus muscle tear, with Spanish reports indicating an absence of about seven weeks.
- The setback dents Madrid's LaLiga position, giving Barcelona a chance to reclaim first place after Matchday 25 results.
- Arbeloa criticized the performance and insisted there is “a long way to go,” while Spanish reports say he relayed apologies to club president Florentino Pérez.
- ESPN reports Jude Bellingham and Éder Militão are expected back by early April, and coverage points to academy midfielder Thiago Pitarch as a short‑term option before Wednesday’s Benfica second leg.