Defending champions Real Madrid have increased the pressure on leaders FC Barcelona at least a little.
Spain’s record soccer champions won without the ill Rio world champion Toni Kroos on Saturday after a lackluster performance 2-0 (0-0) at CA Osasuna and thus moved up five points to their arch-rival.
Federico Valverde (79th) and Marco Asensio (90th + 2nd) redeemed the club world champion late. Like last time against bottom FC Elche (4-0), Kroos was absent due to stomach problems. National player Antonio Rüdiger was used for the full season. Barca can extend their lead again on Sunday (9 p.m. / DAZN) against FC Cadiz.