Osasuna Wins 2-1 Over Sevilla in El Sadar to Kick Off La Liga 2022/23
In a dramatic season opener at El Sadar, Osasuna claimed a 2-1 victory against Sevilla, signaling an exciting start to La Liga Santander. The night belonged to a young standout from the Osasuna youth ranks who scored the decisive goal and delivered a performance that lit up the stadium and fans alike.
Both Osasuna and Sevilla stepped onto the pitch with sharp focus and high energy, entering the season with strong fitness after recent preparations. The game carried the electricity typical of a fresh campaign, underscoring the teams’ intent to start with momentum.
End result: Osasuna 2, Sevilla 1. The club’s official channels highlighted the occasion as the opening match of LaLiga Santander 2022/23, a kickoff that set the tone for what promises to be a competitive season.
The starter burst came early as Chimy Ávila opened the scoring with a stylish dribble that unsettled the Sevilla defense. A precise cross from the right found Ávila at the far post, and the Argentine forward reacted quickly to notch the opening goal and spark a wave of celebrations at El Sadar. Osasuna rode the early energy and pressed forward, signaling their intent to control the tempo of the match.
Sevilla responded through a quick sequence built around a sharp combination between Acuna, Papu Gómez, and Rafa Mir, finishing with a shot aimed at the near post. The visitors quickly drew level, and the comeback injected a new urgency into the game as the teams traded chances and the pace remained relentless.
Two sides, one goal apiece, and a tempo that never let up. Moi Gómez produced a notable moment when his run and shot struck the post with the goalkeeper beaten, underscoring the persistent danger Osasuna posed. Sevilla pressed for a second goal but found Osasuna solid at the back, cutting off the routes to goal and keeping the contest evenly poised as the minutes ticked away.
Moments later, a pivotal moment arrived from the spot. Aimar Oroz stepped forward to take the decisive penalty, converted with confidence to restore Osasuna’s lead. The moment exemplified the resolve and composure of the home side, which continued to push for a third goal as the match wore on.
El Sadar remained a cauldron of support as Osasuna extended the pressure. Pablo Ibanez came on to make his first-team debut, and Oroz was celebrated for his continued impact as the youthful scorer helped propel the team to victory. The late stages saw Osasuna seal the win in a final push that left Sevilla seeking answers as the clock neared stoppage time.
The match concluded with Osasuna securing a hard-fought win in front of a lively crowd of 18,000-plus supporters. The performance underscored a positive start to the campaign for a club hungry to make an early mark in La Liga Santander and build momentum ahead of the league’s next rounds.
Data sheet
2 – Osasuna: Sergio Herrera; Rubén Peña (Darko, m. 62), Unai García (Manu Sánchez, m. 81), David García; Juan Cruz; Kike Barja (Nacho Vidal, m. 56), Moncayola, Torró, Moi Gómez; Chimy Ávila (Kike García, m. 81), Aimar Oroz (Pablo Ibáñez, m. 81).
1 – Sevilla: Connect; Navas, Gudelj, Rekik, Acuña; Delaney (Rakitic, m. 81), Fernando, Papu Gómez (Iván Romero, m. 81); Ocampos (Telles, m. 81), Rafa Mir (En-Nesyri, m. 62), Tecatito (Lamela, m. 62).
Goals: Chimy Ávila 1-0 (m. 10), Rafa Mir 1-1 (m. 11), Aimar Oroz 2-1 (m. 74 penalty).
Referee: Del Cerro Grande (Madrid), assisted by García González and Sorbrino Magán. For Osasuna, yellow cards were shown to Chimy Ávila and Moi Gómez; Papu Gómez, Romero, Rakitic, and Fernando received bookings for Sevilla.
Events: The match coincided with the opening day of LaLiga Santander, played in front of 18,536 spectators at El Sadar.