Real Madrid vs Osasuna Copa del Rey Final: Key players, lineups and match outlook

The Whites chase a twentieth triumph against Jagoba Arrasate’s Osasuna, who aim to make their first Copa del Rey final appearance count in Seville.

Real Madrid and Osasuna meet at the La Cartuja Olympic Stadium in Seville on Saturday as they contest the Copa del Rey final. The match brings together two ambitious teams, each determined to lift the trophy and add to their history in this storied competition.

DIRECTLY | Real Madrid vs. Osasuna for the 2022-2023 Copa del Rey Final

Madrid, Modric’s fitness in question

As the trophy fight unfolds, Real Madrid arrives with several key concerns. Luka Modric and David Alaba are nearing full recovery from injuries and could be available, while Ferland Mendy has been included in the squad but remains unavailable for selection. If either Alaba or Modric can play, Carlo Ancelotti, known for his pragmatic rotation, might hand them a starting berth.

Yet Modric’s status could complicate matters. With the exception of potential late changes, Antonio Rudiger and Eder Militao are expected to anchor the defense. Toni Kroos and Fede Valverde are likely to feature in midfield if Modric is fit, with Eduardo Camavinga possibly stepping in if Modric cannot play. If Modric is unavailable, Camavinga would start on the left, leaving Nacho Fernandez as the alternative left-back. The rest of the line-up would include Dani Carvajal, Vinicius Junior, Karim Benzema, Rodrygo Goes, and Thibaut Courtois in goal, forming Real Madrid’s trusted spine.

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Osasuna eyes the dream

In contrast, Osasuna enters the final with nothing to lose and everything to gain. Jagoba Arrasate’s squad arrives in Seville determined to claim the club’s first major trophy in history, a feat they have never achieved in their past Copa del Rey runs. Their last appearance in the final was in 2005, a 2-1 loss to Real Betis at the Vicente Calderón, and this time the aim is to flip the script against the defending champions.

Arrasate’s starting XI is expected to rely on a familiar core. Jon Moncayola should operate from the right, with Aridane Hernández and David Garcia in central defense and Juan Cruz on the left, backed by Sergio Herrera in goal. In midfield, Moi Gómez, Lucas Torró, and Aimar Oroz will provide the engine, while up front Kike García and Abde Ez will spearhead the attack. The decision on Chimy Ávila remains a talking point, with potential options including Kike Barja or Rubén García to add unpredictability for the Madrid defense. If Osasuna can seize the moment in Seville, they could write a new chapter in their history, a first major title within reach.

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LINEUPS OF REAL MADRID VS. OSASUNA

Real Madrid (1-4-3-3): Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Nacho/Modric; Fede Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius

Osasuna (1-4-3-3): Herrera; Moncayola, Aridane, David Garcia, Juan Cruz; Moi Gómez, Lucas Torro, Aimar Oroz; Chimy Ávila/Kike Barja, Kike García, Abde

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