In a crucial La Liga fixture at El Sadar Stadium, Atlético Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Osasuna, bolstering their position in the league standings.
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🗓️ Match Overview
- Date: May 15, 2025
- Venue: El Sadar Stadium, Pamplona
- Final Score: Osasuna 1 – 2 Atlético Madrid
- Competition: La Liga – Matchday 36
🕒 Match Timeline
- 12′ – Goal: Alexander Sørloth (Atlético Madrid) opened the scoring with a precise header from a Julián Álvarez cross.
- 45+1′ – Goal: Ante Budimir (Osasuna) equalized just before halftime, converting a low cross from Bryan Zaragoza.
78′ – Goal: Rodrigo De Paul (Atlético Madrid) restored the lead with a long-range strike, securing the win for the visitors.
🔑 Key Highlights
- Sørloth’s Form: Following his four-goal performance against Real Sociedad, Sørloth continued his scoring streak, bringing his season tally to 18 goals.
- De Paul’s Decisive Goal: De Paul’s goal marked his fifth of the season, showcasing his ability to influence crucial matches.
Oblak’s Milestone: Jan Oblak made his 400th appearance for Atlético Madrid, delivering key saves to maintain the lead.
📊 Match Statistics
| Statistic | Osasuna | Atlético Madrid |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 6 |
| Total Shots | 9 | 12 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
| Fouls Committed | 13 | 11 |
🗣️ Post-Match Reactions
Diego Simeone (Atlético Madrid Manager):
“The team showed character and resilience. Every player contributed to this important win.”
Vicente Moreno (Osasuna Manager):
“We fought hard, but small details made the difference. We’ll regroup and focus on the next match.”
📈 Implications
- Atlético Madrid: The victory solidifies their third-place position, ensuring a strong finish to the season.
Osasuna: Despite the loss, Osasuna remains in contention for a top-half finish, with two matches remaining.
