Osasuna and Getafe clashed in a tense LaLiga Santander encounter where the locals aimed to cement a win while the visitors faced a critical test of permanence. The atmosphere inside El Sadar reflected a night of high stakes, with fans holding their breath as the match unfolded and the result could tilt the balance for both sides in the closing weeks of the season.
At the outset, Al-Sadar prepared for a historic moment as the club’s captain prepared to bid farewell in the weeks ahead. The scene built on a mix of nostalgia and competitive edge, and the home side seized a moment to etch their mark on a game that carried both pride and pressure for the veteran leader and his teammates.
Osasuna may have taken the field with a sort of ceremonial vigour, but the breakthrough arrived through Rubén García from the left. His cross found Oier ahead of Olivera, producing a 1-0 lead that sent the crowd into a chorus of appreciation for the team and its captain. The goal carried extra weight as Osasuna looked to honor the club’s flag on a night when every touch carried significance. The scoreboard reflected the moment eight years after a similar scoreline against the same opponent, reinforcing the club’s enduring competitiveness.
Al Sadar shared a moment of quiet celebration, a sign of the deep connection between the stadium and its players. The moment was captured online as a symbol of Osasuna’s resolve and the fans’ unwavering support. The message underscored the club’s identity and the bond between players and supporters.
Quique Sánchez Flores’ Getafe arrived with a plan to stabilize their status in the top flight, while the atmosphere suggested a sleepy start on a surface that demanded more intensity. The visitors looked to build a response, and the game began to tilt as the minutes progressed.
Lucas Torró turned the script with an unfortunate own goal while attempting an unconventional clearance. The blip sparked a more energetic Getafe, and Uruguay’s Olivera pushed to equalize, only to see Unai García parry the effort with his left foot before converting moments later with a header to draw level for the visitors.
The left flank presented a persistent challenge for Osasuna, with Olivera and Maksimovic threading danger into the opposing defense. Each foray into the box kept the Rojillos organized, clawing back the initiative and maintaining a balance that allowed them to weather the visitor surge and regain composure at key moments.
As the first half gave way to the second, Getafe appeared more conservative after the break, trading speed for structure. The pace dropped, yet the sense of urgency remained as both sides sought a decisive breakthrough that would shape the remainder of the campaign.
Into the 70th minute, changes signaled a shift. Arrasate introduced Budimir, Moncayola, and Darko to boost vertical play and midfield presence, signaling a push for more direct attacking threats. Getafe waited for their moment and did not make their second substitution until the 90th minute, a decision that reflected a cautious approach to preserve their position on the league table.
Osasuna pressed on as the clock ticked, pressing relentlessly against a Getafe that appeared reluctant to gamble the result. A late sequence saw Turk Unal test the defense and call for collective coverage from teammates, underscoring the persistent effort from the home side to secure an advantage.
VAR intervened to correct an offside decision, and Mitrovic’s earlier misstep resulted in a straight red as the last defender. In the 89th minute, Osasuna advanced toward Soria’s goal in search of the winner, but the season’s closings left the sides locked at the final moment and the match reached its conclusion with the scoreline holding firm.
In the aftermath, Getafe faced the sobering reality of their position, needing a strong performance in the following match to maintain their status. The evening left a clear impression: the contest was fought with heart, but the necessary risk and resolve did not fully come together for Getafe on this occasion.
Data sheet:
1 – Osasuna: Osasuna: Juan Perez; Nacho Vidal, Unai Garcia, David Garcia, Juan Cruz; Torres (Darko, m. 71), Oier (Moncayola, m. 71), Lucas Torró (Barbero, m. 90), Rubén García (Kike Barja, m. 80); Kike Garcia (Budimir, m. 71), Chimy Ávila.
1 – Getafe: David Soria; Djené, Mitrovic, Cuenca; Iglesias (Damián, m. 90+4), Florentino (Óscar Rodríguez, m. 71) Maksimovic, Arambarri, Olivera; Ünal (Sandro, m. 94), Mayor’s Office (OK, m. 90).
targets: 1-0, m.9: Oily. 1-1 m.20: Lucas Torró (s).
Judge: Alejandro Muniz Ruiz (Galicia Committee). It showed yellow to Chimy Ávila and Kike García from Osasuna, and Cuenca, Mitrovic, Arambarri and Soria from Getafe. Mitrovic received a red card in the 89th minute.
events: Match on the thirty-sixth day of LaLiga Santander, played in front of 17,850 spectators at El Sadar. Mai Garde, captain of the Osasuna Women’s team, was honored before the match as she prepares to retire this year.