Real Madrid, the La Liga leaders, suffered a 2-1 defeat away to Osasuna, conceding late to give Barcelona impetus in the title chase.

Madrid remains at the top of the table, but Barcelona can take the lead with a win on Sunday.

In a dull first half, the hosts produced more obvious openings.

Thibaut Courtois was called into action early, saving a close-range header after a well-executed set piece.

Ante Budimir then headed against the post with Courtois beaten, highlighting Osasuna’s early threat.

Budimir’s breakthrough came when he responded quickly to defensive indecision, circled Courtois, and was taken down.

After a VAR review verified sufficient contact, the striker converted the penalty, giving Pamplona a well-deserved lead.

Madrid struggled to establish themselves after the break, but found a reaction soon after the hour mark. Federico Valverde’s powerful run shifted everything.

The midfielder charged forward and cut the ball back for Vinicius Junior, who finished confidently from within the box to make it 1-1.

The equaliser appeared to mark a classic Madrid comeback. Instead, defensive lapses repeated during stoppage time.

Raul Garcia darted inside, eluded tackles, and blasted past Courtois in the 92nd minute to seal the win for Osasuna.

The loss tightens the title competition and raises concerns about Madrid’s defence at a vital juncture in the season.

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