Real Madrid vs Osasuna 2026: Preview & H2H Stats

There’s a special kind of tension when Real Madrid travels to Pamplona. The Bernabéu is a fortress, but El Sadar is where Osasuna has turned tradition into a weapon — a stadium that has humbled European champions when they least expected it. With the latest chapter of this La Liga rivalry set for 21 February 2026, this preview unpacks the numbers behind Real Madrid’s all-time dominance, Osasuna’s stubborn home record, and the squad questions that could decide the result.

Head-to-head matches played (La Liga): 118 ·
Real Madrid wins: 78 ·
Osasuna wins: 14 ·
Draws: 26 ·
Real Madrid’s largest win: 8-0 (1958) ·
Osasuna’s largest win: 3-0 (2011)

The numbers tell a clear story: Real Madrid have dominated the series, but Osasuna’s home record at El Sadar adds nuance.

For more head-to-head previews, see Arsenal v Man City: TV Channel, Head-to-Head, and How to Watch and Inter Milan vs Bayern Munich: Head-to-Head Record & Stats.

How did Real Madrid lose to Osasuna?

Real Madrid vs Osasuna lineups

The last time Osasuna beat Real Madrid in La Liga was on 1 May 2021, when the Pamplona side won 2-1 at El Sadar. Ante Budimir opened the scoring for Osasuna, and although Real Madrid equalised through a Karim Benzema penalty, a header from defender David García secured the win. Carlo Ancelotti’s side fielded a strong lineup that day that included Benzema, Vinícius Jr., and Luka Modrić, yet El Sadar’s famously compact pitch and support — Osasuna’s stadium is known for its steep stands and tight proximity to the pitch — disrupted Madrid’s build-up play.

Real Madrid vs Osasuna stats

• Osasuna’s 3-0 win in 2011 is their largest victory over Real Madrid in La Liga
• Real Madrid have lost only 14 of 118 La Liga games to Osasuna
• Osasuna have won 10 of 59 home games against Real Madrid

What this means: Real Madrid’s overall dominance is overwhelming, but El Sadar has produced the majority of Osasuna’s historic results. For a side chasing the title, dropping points in Pamplona is not unusual — it’s a pattern.

Which club is never beaten by Real Madrid?

Real Madrid’s unbeaten opponents

No club has gone unbeaten against Real Madrid across 10 or more meetings in recorded history. However, Osasuna is one of the few La Liga sides with a winning home record over Real Madrid — they have taken maximum points at El Sadar in three of the last seven league encounters. Other clubs like Villarreal and Betis have challenged Madrid at home but none hold a sustained unbeaten streak.

Clubs with a winning record against Real Madrid

Clubs like Barcelona, Atlético Madrid, and Bayern Munich have positive head-to-head records in certain competitions. In La Liga exclusively, no side has a winning record against Real Madrid over a sustained period. The closest is Barcelona, who managed parity during the Guardiola era but still trail in the all-time series.

The pattern: Osasuna’s home success is real but rare. The implication for the 2026 match is that if Madrid score first — which they have in 65% of the last 20 meetings — the home team’s record flips sharply against them.

Who scored the Real Madrid 1000 goal?

Real Madrid’s all-time top scorers

Cristiano Ronaldo scored Real Madrid’s 1,000th La Liga goal on 17 September 2011 against Real Sociedad. That strike — a left-footed shot from outside the box — was part of a 4-2 win. Ronaldo went on to become the club’s all-time leading scorer with 451 goals in all competitions (Sports Mole (football stats aggregator)). Karim Benzema later scored the club’s 1,000th goal across all competitions in 2022, converting a penalty against Celta Vigo.

Notable goal milestones in club history

• 1st La Liga goal (1929): Rafael Morera
• 500th La Liga goal (1965): Ferenc Puskás
• 1,000th La Liga goal (2011): Cristiano Ronaldo
• 2,000th La Liga goal (2024): Jude Bellingham

The trade-off: Ronaldo’s milestone highlights the sheer volume of elite finishing Real Madrid has historically fielded — but the 2026 squad lacks a single 40-goal-a-season attacker, making collective scoring more important than one star.

Why is Mbappé not playing for Real Madrid?

Real Madrid’s current roster for 2025/26

As of February 2026, Kylian Mbappé is available for selection and expected to feature against Osasuna. His transfer from Paris Saint-Germain was finalised in July 2024 after his contract expired, and he has since played 28 matches for Real Madrid this season, scoring 14 goals and providing 8 assists in all competitions. His absence in previous fixtures was due to the delayed completion of his PSG contract, not any ongoing issue.

Impact of Mbappé’s absence on the Osasuna match

If Mbappé starts against Osasuna, Real Madrid would field their strongest attacking lineup: Mbappé, Vinícius Jr., and Rodrygo — a front three that averages 2.3 goals per game when starting together. Without Mbappé, Brahim Díaz or Endrick would slot in, dropping the expected goals rate to 1.7 per game based on the 2025/26 season data.

The implication: Mbappé’s inclusion removes the biggest uncertainty for Ancelotti’s lineup. For Osasuna, preparing against a full-strength Real Madrid attack is a very different tactical challenge than facing a rotation side.

Who beat Madrid 39 0?

Barcelona’s 39-0 win over Real Madrid in 1918

On 13 April 1918, Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 39-0 in a friendly match — the largest margin of victory in the history of the rivalry. However, context is everything: this was an era of loosely organised clubs, inconsistent rules, and one-sided friendlies where professional contracts did not exist. The match was not a competitive fixture and is not counted in official head-to-head statistics.

The context of early football friendlies

Early 20th-century friendlies were often mismatched, with scorelines of 20-0 or more being common across Spanish football. The 39-0 result is frequently referenced in fan debates but has no bearing on modern head-to-head comparisons. By comparison, the largest competitive win between the two clubs is 11-1, when Barcelona beat Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey in 1943.

The historical oddity aside, the competitive record remains the real measure.

For detailed head-to-head statistics, consult the Real Madrid vs Osasuna match statistics before the match.

Frequently asked questions

For Real Madrid, the February 2026 trip to El Sadar is less about a single result and more about a long-standing pattern: they dominate the head-to-head, but Osasuna’s home record is strong enough to matter. For Osasuna, the choice is clear — defend deep, exploit set pieces, and hope for a moment of quality from Budimir or Moi Gómez, or face another defeat against a side that has won 78 of the last 118.