Osasuna claimed a valuable victory over Mallorca at El Sadar, with Aimar Oroz scoring the lone goal to lift the rojilla faithful and push the team up the standings a couple of months after their home supporters witnessed an earlier spell of mixed results. The win brought a sense of joy back to Pamplona as the league table began to tilt in favor of the home side after a stretch of difficult fixtures.
Football returned to the stadium after a two-month hiatus, following a loss to Barcelona and in the wake of disappointing results in San Sebastián and San Mamés. The atmosphere reflected renewed belief, and the team delivered a performance that yielded three crucial points while the crowd rode a wave of emotion throughout the match.
Jagoba Arrasate rolled out what appeared to be an attacking setup, signaling intent with choices up front. In contrast, Aguirre opted for a more cautious defensive structure, prioritizing solidity at the back and relying on Abde, Budimir, and others to create danger higher up the pitch.
Chimy Ávila threatened early with a sharp snapshot in a game that offered few clear-cut chances for either side. Jaume Costa produced a brilliant save, stretching to divert a cross toward the far post, the ball skimming away from the destination goalkeeper expected.
The cold early on in Pamplona seemed to affect all twenty-two players, slowing the pace and dampening the rhythm as both teams searched for a spark. Possession circulated, yet the final pass often failed to unlock the opposing box before the break.
Osasuna found their breakthrough shortly after halftime. Aimar assisted on a through ball for Moi Gómez, who then delivered a precise pass into the path of Aimar running from behind. The left-footed finish found the net, lighting up the stadium and sending 19,887 spectators into a jubilant frenzy.
Moments later, a curling, driven attempt from Baba rattled the left post, and the crowd cheered as the home side surged forward with renewed energy. Mallorca responded by tightening their lines and shifting to four defenders in search of an equalizer, attempting to seize the momentum from the hosts.
As the match progressed, Osasuna regained control, keeping the ball and pressing high to deny Mallorca space. The defense, led by David García and Aridane, held firm in front of a watchful Aitor Fernández, whose performance matched the afternoon’s mood—confident and composed.
With the clock winding down, Osasuna managed to smother any late push from Mallorca and closed out the game with disciplined possession and careful organization. The victory marked a milestone for Osasuna, who celebrated a return to form while looking ahead to the Cup clash with Betis and continuing to push toward their best level in league play.
Data about the teams shows a compact encounter in which Osasuna emerged with three points that relieved pressure and renewed ambition. The result served as a reminder of the home side’s resilience and their capacity to use defense as a platform for forward thrust when the opportunity arises.
Data sheet
1 – Osasuna: Aytor Fernandez; Diego Moreno (Unai García, m. 89), Aridane David García; Manuel Sanchez; body; Chimy Ávila (Moncayola, m. 67), Aimar (Darko, m. 89), Moi Gómez; Abde (Rubén García, art. 67); Budimir (Kike Garcia, art. 75).
0 – Majorca: Rajkovic; Maffeo, Valjent, Raillo, Copete (Cufré, art. 72), Costa (Abdon, art. 72); Dani Rodriguez (Amath, m. 64); Father (Sanchez, art. 84), Grenier; Muriqi, Lee Kang In (Angel, d. 84).
Goals: Goal 1-0 (art. 47).
Judge: César Soto Grado (La Rioja Committee), his deputies De Francisco Grijalba and Álvarez Fernández. The referee issued yellow cards for Osasuna to Chimy Ávila and Torró, and to Mallorca players Lee Kang-In, Grenier and Valjent.
Events: The match, the 17th round of LaLiga Santander, was played in front of 19,887 spectators at El Sadar.