Osasuna gave Barcelona a precious gift by defeating their guest Real Madrid 2-1 today, Saturday, in the twenty-fifth round of the Spanish Football League, in a match decided by a killer goal in the last minute of regular time by Raúl García.
Croatian Ante Budimir opened the scoring for Osasuna in the 38th minute from a penalty kick, but Brazilian Vinícius Júnior equalized in the 73rd minute. However, García delivered the fatal blow to Real Madrid with a killer goal in the final minute of the match.
Real Madrid’s winning streak stops
With this loss, Real Madrid’s eight consecutive victories in the Spanish League have stopped, and their points have frozen at sixty, placing them first. However, they are now threatened with losing the top spot to their traditional rival Barcelona, who has 58 points, if the latter wins against Levante tomorrow.
By defeating Real Madrid, Osasuna, who overcame ‘Los Blancos’ at their home stadium for the first time since 2011, raised their points to 33, placing them ninth and keeping their hopes alive for securing a qualifying spot for a continental competition.
Amidst overwhelming whistles of disapproval against him at the ‘El Sadar’ stadium, Vinícius and Real Madrid faced a stubborn opponent on their home ground, where they haven’t lost in their last five matches.
Despite their advantage in possession, Real Madrid struggled to translate it into chances, unlike the home team who relied on rebounds, specifically through their striker Budimir. His efforts paid off after he earned a penalty kick due to a foul from Courtois following the use of the Video Assistant Referee (VAR). He successfully converted it himself, giving Osasuna the lead.
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With a lack of solutions, the coach of ‘Los Blancos’ made some changes, bringing on Englishman Trent Alexander-Arnold and Moroccan Ibrahim Díaz.
The Spanish capital’s team managed to equalize through Vinícius, following up on a cross from Uruguayan Federico Valverde.
Substitute Dani Ceballos carelessly lost the ball in Real Madrid’s half of the field. The home team capitalized on it through Muro, who passed it to García, who had penetrated the area. He brilliantly dribbled past defender Raúl Asensio before placing the ball into the far left corner.
La Liga is CRAZY!!!! Osasuna triumphs over Real!!!!
Osasuna defeats Real Madrid in decisive time!!!! ????
— Amr (@bt3)
Osasuna
Osasuna is a professional football club based in Pamplona, Spain, founded in 1920. The club’s name means “health” or “strength” in Basque, reflecting its deep roots in the regional culture and identity of Navarre. It is historically known for its passionate fanbase and for playing its home matches at the Estadio El Sadar.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain, founded in 1902. It is one of the world’s most successful and widely supported clubs, historically renowned for its European dominance, particularly during the 1950s and its record number of UEFA Champions League titles.
Spanish Football League
The Spanish Football League, known as La Liga, is the top professional football division in Spain and one of the most prestigious club competitions in the world. It was founded in 1929 and is historically dominated by iconic clubs such as Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, whose rivalry has shaped much of its narrative.
Barcelona
Barcelona is a historic port city in northeastern Spain, renowned for its unique Catalan culture and distinctive architecture, particularly the modernist works of Antoni Gaudí such as the Sagrada Família. Its history stretches from a Roman colony to a major medieval power and a modern hub of art, commerce, and tourism.
Levante
Levante is a term referring to the eastern coastal region of Spain, encompassing areas like Valencia and the Balearic Islands. Historically, it has been a crossroads of Mediterranean cultures, including the Romans and Moors, which is reflected in its architecture and traditions. Today, it is renowned for its beaches, vibrant festivals like Las Fallas, and distinctive cuisine such as paella.
El Sadar
El Sadar is a football stadium located in Pamplona, Spain, and is the home of the club CA Osasuna. It was inaugurated in 1967 and was originally named after the Sadar River that runs nearby, though it was known as the Reyno de Navarra between 2005 and 2012. The stadium is known for its intense atmosphere and deep roots in the local community of Navarre.
Video Assistant Referee (VAR)
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) is a technological system used in association football to assist on-field referees in making clear and obvious errors related to goals, penalties, red cards, and mistaken identity. It was first trialed in 2016 and officially introduced into the Laws of the Game by the International Football Association Board (IFAB) in 2018, aiming to increase fairness and reduce controversial decisions.
Ramadan
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. Its history is rooted in the Islamic tradition that it was during this month that the Quran was first revealed to the Prophet Muhammad. The fast from dawn to sunset commemorates this revelation and is one of the Five Pillars of Islam.
