Osasuna faced Girona at El Sadar for matchday 29 and emerged victorious with a score of 1-0. The decisive moment came in the 80th minute when Ante Budimir found the back of the net, capitalizing on an assist from Kike Barja, who skillfully set up the goal with a pass that allowed Budimir to head the ball into the net.
Paulo Gazzaniga was a standout performer for Girona, making an impressive 11 saves and completing 24 passes. His efforts kept Girona in the game until the very end.
Budimir’s performance was equally commendable as he not only scored the winning goal but also had 4 shots and completed 4 passes, showcasing his attacking prowess.
The coach of Osasuna, Alessio Lisci, opted for a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Sergio Herrera in goal; a defensive line of Valentin Rosier, Flavien-Enzo Boyomo, Alejandro Catena, and Javi Galán; a midfield consisting of Jon Moncayola, Iker Muñoz, Rubén García, Aimar Oroz, and Víctor Muñoz; and Ante Budimir as the lone striker.
In contrast, Girona, managed by Miguel Sánchez Muñoz, also set up in a 4-5-1 formation, with Paulo Gazzaniga in goal and a defensive unit that included Hugo Rincón, Vitor Reis, Daley Blind, and Arnau Martinez. Their midfield comprised Fran Beltrán, Axel Witsel, Viktor Tsygankov, Azzedine Ounahi, and Joel Roca, while Vladyslav Vanat led the attack.
José Guzmán Mansilla officiated the match, which saw Osasuna climb to the 9th position in the league standings with 37 points, while Girona remained in 12th with 34 points.
Looking ahead, Osasuna will visit Alavés in their next match, while Girona is set to face Villarreal at home.
Osasuna Substitutions
68’ 2T – Aimar Oroz out for Kike Barja
82’ 2T – Iker Muñoz out for Asier Osambela, Rubén García out for Abel Bretones, Ante Budimir out for Raul García
Yellow Cards for Osasuna:
13’ 2T Javi Galán (Unsporting behavior), 47’ 2T Jon Moncayola (Time wasting)
Girona Substitutions
60’ 2T – Joel Roca out for Claudio Echeverri
74’ 2T – Vladyslav Vanat out for Iván Martín, Arnau Martinez out for Álex Moreno
85’ 2T – Fran Beltrán out for Abel Ruíz, Viktor Tsygankov out for Thomas Lemar
Yellow Card for Girona:
39’ 1T Viktor Tsygankov (Unsporting behavior)