Osasuna draws in Vitoria and falls just short of European dream (1-1)

The rojillos drew the match with a goal from Raúl, but it was not enough to finish the season in European qualification spots.

Alavés 1-1 Osasuna

Alavés: Sivera, F. Garcés, Manu Sánchez, A. Sedlar (Pica, m. 79), Carlos V., Blanco, N. Tenaglia, Kike G. (Toni Martínez, m. 63), Guridi (Conechny, m. 63), Aleñá, Protesoni (Martín, m. 79).

Osasuna: S. Herrera, Juan Cruz (Abel Bretones, m. 59), Torró (Iker Muñoz, m. 46), Ibáñez (Raúl, m. 59), Aimar, Areso, R. García (U. García, m. 90), Budimir, Bryan (Arnáiz, m. 82), Boyomo, Catena.

Referee: Cuadra Fernández. Assisted by Guadalupe Porras and Alejandro Estévez. For the home team, Conechny and F. Garcés were cautioned. For the visiting team, Raúl and Areso were cautioned.

Goals: 1-0 (m. 55): Carlos V. 1-1 (m. 88): Raúl.

Incidents: Match corresponding to matchday 38 of LALIGA EASPORTS, played at Mendizorrotza.

Osasuna drew in Vitoria (1-1) on the final matchday of LA LIGA EA SPORTS, a result insufficient to secure European competition qualification. The home team took the lead with a penalty goal from Carlos V., and Raúl leveled the match in the 88th minute. Despite Navarro’s team’s persistence until the final whistle, the rival goalkeeper’s saves prevented the winning goal.

Osasuna displayed a solid and dynamic performance during the first half at Mendizorrotza, standing out for their ability to create danger in fast transitions and combination plays. The Navarrese team found spaces behind Alavés’ defense, especially with a deep pass from Boyomo that set up Budimir for a shot that hit the post. Defensively, the rojillo side showed organization and speed in tracking back, while in attack, they utilized the wings to penetrate, as seen in Areso’s cross that Catena narrowly missed. Herrera made key interventions, with two notable saves from long-range shots, reinforcing the team’s security in moments of high pressure from the opponent.

Osasuna maintained a proactive approach during the second half at Mendizorroza, creating several clear goal-scoring opportunities. Shortly after the restart, Budimir had a double chance: first with a header from a throw-in and then with a shot that forced a great save from Sivera. Despite the visiting team’s push, it was Alavés who took the lead with a penalty converted by Carlos Vicente in the 54th minute. Osasuna didn’t let up and continued to press in the opponent’s half, with long-range attempts from Aimar Oroz and Abel Bretones. Raúl García de Haro equalized in the 88th minute after a flicked header from Catena in the box. However, the goal was not enough, and despite the rojillos’ efforts until the final whistle, they couldn’t find the winning goal.