Friday 31 May 2013 12:48, UK
Jose Mourinho faces a chronic shortage of first-choice players as he prepares for his final game in charge of Real Madrid against Osasuna at the Bernabeu.
Osasuna will be hoping for a less severe scoreline than the 7-1 thrashing inflicted on them the last time they visited the Bernabeu, but after securing their status in the Primera Division last weekend by beating Sevilla 2-1, their only motivation is in finishing 16th in the Primera Division table rather than 17th. They have not beaten Madrid away from home since 2004 and coach Jose Mendilibar also faces a selection headache due to numerous absentees. Miguel Flao, Anthony Annan, Lolo and Nino are all injured, while Damia Abella and Alejandro Arribas are suspended, and Raoul Loe and Masoud are away on international duty with Cameroon and Iran respectively. Captain Patxi Punal may also miss the game as his wife is due to give birth this weekend.
