In a dramatic La Liga clash at Mestalla, Osasuna secured a late victory over Valencia thanks to a stunning strike from Nacho Vidal. The Pamplona club disrupted Valencia’s longer unbeaten run with a goal deep into stoppage time, turning a tense match into a memorable finish for Osasuna fans.
Valencia, coached by Rubén Baraja, hosted Osasuna in a tightly contested encounter on the second matchday of the league. Aimar Oroz opened the scoring from the penalty spot for the visitors, while Hugo Duro answered after the break to keep Valencia in the hunt. The game swung back and forth as the clock ticked down, culminating in Vidal’s spectacular effort that left Valencia stunned and Osasuna celebrating a crucial win.
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90′ + 5′ Nacho Vidal delivers a game deciding goal for Osasuna. Valencia 1-2 Osasuna. From a corner kick, Budimir found space at the far post and Vidal threw himself backward in a daring finish, scoring against his former team. He did not celebrate, honoring the personal significance of the moment while the three points felt sweet for Osasuna.
80′ Hugo Hard levels the score for Valencia, making it 1-1. He converts a cross from Javi Guerra with a header in close range, as Osasuna players argued with the referee about a foul on David García. The officials ruled there was no foul which sparked some tension on the pitch.
The first half delivered intensity as Osasuna took advantage of a Valencia defensive lapse to win a penalty, converted by Aimar, after Pablo Ibáñez was fouled. Valencia responded with clear intent though the execution in the final third did not quite match the pressure applied by a well-organized Osasuna outfit.
24′ Aimar Oroz puts Osasuna ahead with a precise finish from inside the box, beating Mamardashvili and giving the visitors the lead in a pulsating first half.
Twenty-one minutes into the match, a controversial challenge on Ibáñez by Correia put Valencia on the defensive and showcased the physical edge of a game that was tightly contested from kickoff.
Lineups featured Valencia and Osasuna lining up in familiar formations as both clubs sought control of midfield and quick breaks on the flanks. The tactical battle was as much about discipline as galaxy-bright moments of quality in the final third.
Minute by minute Valencia versus Osasuna of La Liga 2023-2024