Staff Reporter.
Real Madrid went top of La Liga on goal difference after a goalless draw with Osasuna.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side are one of four teams on 21 points – alongside Sevilla, Real Betis and Real Sociedad.
Sixth-placed Osasuna – who are only two points off top – had the best chance of the game when Jon Moncayola hit the post from close range.
But Real had more opportunities than the visitors and Karim Benzema saw a shot brush off the top of the bar.
Madrid midfielder Casemiro was not too far away late on with an ambitious shot from his own half.
This was Osasuna’s first point at the Bernabeu since 2005, ending a run of 11 Real wins in the fixture.
The four-way leaders are three points above champions Atletico Madrid and six points above Barcelona, who lost 1-0 at Rayo Vallecano.
“We played well. We lacked finishing. The team gave everything, we played against a team that sat back. We lacked finishing, but for me the team played well,” Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti said.
Ancelotti added: “It’s difficult to create chances with so many players in the box. We didn’t have many opportunities to break from deep. The few times we did it, we did it well. It can happen. The important thing is we continue with the good dynamic we have and think about the next game.
“Call me crazy, but I liked the performance… the first half a bit less, but the second half I liked a lot. I don’t have anything to criticise of my players, they gave everything.”
When asked about the ouster of the Dutch boss, Ancelotti said: “I’ve been sacked many times and I’m still here alive, happy. It’s part of your job to be sacked and you have to give everything as long as you’re coach.
“The day after they sack you, you can move forward with your consciense clear, that you gave everthing. I think Koeman is giving everything he can.”