Stuttering Real's all-star attack falters ahead of Osasuna test

Real Madrid will be eager to get their all-star attack firing on all cylinders again when they meet Osasuna in LaLiga on Saturday, as they look to avoid losing even more ground to leaders Barcelona so early in the season.

Real are second in the standings with 24 points from 11 games, nine points behind Barcelona, who have played one more match than the defending champions.

Carlo Ancelotti's side were beaten 4-0 by Barcelona in the league before a 3-1 defeat to AC Milan in the Champions League, losing consecutive home games after conceding at least three goals for the first time since May 2009.

However, for a team with a reputation as one of the most attacking sides in the world, the real concern was a lack of coordination up front, with Vinicius Jr., Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham looking toothless and seemingly operating on different wavelengths.

Mbappe, signed from Paris St Germain earlier this year, has been playing a more central role at Madrid than he was accustomed to at the Ligue 1 side and has scored just once in his last six games in all competitions.

England international Bellingham, who was a key player in Real's Champions League and LaLiga double last season, has also struggled after being moved to a less attacking role and has not yet scored this season.

After the defeat to Milan, Real manager Ancelotti said a home win over Osasuna could help his side get back on track, telling reporters: "There are difficult periods every year, when you have to fight, dig in and think about things.

"What is unusual, is that this team has been on a fantastic run and it's dropped off very quickly in recent games.

"That's part and parcel of football, but the good thing is you have chance to react quickly, and we have another