Data sheet:
0 – Osasuna: Aytor Fernandez; Moncayola, Aridane, David Garcia, Manu Sanchez; body; Chimy Ávila (Kike García, m. 76), Aimar (Darko, m. 85), Moi Gómez, Abde (Kike Barja, m. 76); and Budimir (Pablo Ibáñez, art. 67).
0 – Celts of Vigo: Ivan; Mallo, Nuñez, Aidoo; Prince; Carles Pérez (Óscar, m. 78), Beltrán, Veiga (Solari, m. 78), De La Torre (Cervi, m. 56); Aspas (Swedberg, m. 92) and Larsen (Seferovic, m. 56).
Judge: Sánchez Martínez (Murcia Committee), assisted by Cabañero Martínez and López Mir. The Murcian referee showed De La Torre and Mallo a yellow card for Celta.
Events: The match corresponding to the twenty-fourth day of LaLiga Santander, played at the El Sadar stadium in front of 17,684 fans.
Osasuna could not pierce the goal of Celta de Vigo on Monday in a tense, goalless stalemate that kept both teams locked at eye level for long stretches. The Pamplona side attacked with intent through Abde, who led several forays into the opposing half, but the finishing touch repeatedly eluded them. After a week that saw Osasuna riding high from a Cup triumph, the aim was to translate that momentum into a league result that would reinforce their position in the table. The early pressure suggested that a breakthrough might come soon, yet crispness in the final third lacked in the decisive moments.
At the other end, Celta stayed compact and organized, defending resolutely and waiting for their moment. Ante Budimir created a rare opening for Osasuna with a deft run that split the defense, yet a hungry Iván Villar was on hand to smother the attempt. The saves highlighted the duel between the home side’s persistence and the visitors’ disciplined rearguard actions. The first half closed with both teams exchanging half-chances and a sense that the next goal would decide the outcome.
After the break, the tempo rose. Osasuna pressed with renewed urgency, while Celta sought to strike on the counter, relying on quick transitions and the aerial threat of their forwards. Carles Pérez and Veiga troubled the Osasuna back line, but decisive finishing remained elusive. A moment of controversy arrived when Chimy Ávila found the net after a run into the box, but Sánchez Martínez ruled offside, nullifying the effort. The decision sparked protests from the Osasuna bench, yet the replay suggested the play had been tight but correctly adjudicated. Osasuna’s players continued to push, packing the attack with several bodies near the box as the clock ticked down.
With around the 70-minute mark, Cervi joined the fray for Celta, injecting a fresh wave of pace and intent. His presence added a layer of urgency, and the visitors began to threaten more frequently on the break. Osasuna’s defense, meanwhile, stayed alert, blocking shots and clearing danger at key moments. The match evolved into a tense chess game, each side probing for a seam that would unlock the other’s defense. The crowd remained vocal, the stadium’s atmosphere electric as the minutes bled away.
In the closing stages, the decisive moment finally arrived not through a spectacular individual rush but through a disciplined collective effort from Iván Villar and his teammates. A late header from Pablo Ibáñez proved to be the difference-maker for Celta, sealing a 0-0 tie after a hard-fought 90 minutes. Osasuna finished the match with a sense of moral victory, having put together a strong performance in attack that was capped by a stout defensive display from the visitors. The draw marked Osasuna’s first stalemate of the season at the El Sadar, reflecting a competitive thriller that kept the league race open and alive for both sides.