Real Madrid, the leaders of La Liga in the 25th round of the Spanish championship, suffered a 1-2 defeat against Osasuna in Pamplona. The match was difficult for the Madrid side, and most painfully, the decisive goal was scored near the end of the match, around the 90th minute.
This result further intensified the championship race. Now, if Barcelona, chasing Real Madrid, wins their next match, they will have a chance to overtake Real Madrid again in the league table. That is, one game - and the "leader" label can be lost again.
Osasuna's winning goal didn't just appear in the match. The goal-scoring attack was quickly organized after a passing error by Real Madrid midfielder Daniel Ceballos. It would not be an exaggeration to say that this episode decided the fate of the game.
After the match, Ceballos didn't turn the situation around either. He took responsibility for the defeat, appealing to fans on social media:
"I take responsibility for the defeat," he wrote.
It's worth noting that this season, the Spanish midfielder has appeared in 22 matches across all competitions, but has yet to record any effective goals or assists. The player's contract with Real Madrid runs until the summer of 2027.
According to Transfermarkt, Ceballos' current transfer value is estimated at around €8 million.
In short, this defeat isn't just 0 points for Real Madrid - every little detail in the championship race is as precious as gold. And at such times, even a single mistake can change the mood of the entire season.
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