Osasuna secured a vital win against Girona at the Estadio El Sadar during matchday 29. The only goal came in the 80th minute, when Ante Budimir found the back of the net after a precise pass from Kike Barja, heading the ball past the Girona keeper.
Paulo Gazzaniga was standout player for Girona, showcasing his skills by making 11 saves and completing 24 accurate passes, solidifying his position as the team’s defensive wall. Alongside him, Ante Budimir of Osasuna had an impressive match, scoring the crucial goal, taking four shots, and making four successful passes.
Osasuna’s head coach, Alessio Lisci, deployed a 4-5-1 formation, featuring Sergio Herrera in goal; a defensive line consisting of Valentin Rosier, Flavien-Enzo Boyomo, Alejandro Catena, and Javi Galán; a midfield made up of Jon Moncayola, Iker Muñoz, Rubén García, Aimar Oroz, and Víctor Muñoz, with Ante Budimir leading the attack.
On the contrary, Girona, managed by Miguel Sánchez Muñoz, also utilized a 4-5-1 formation, placing Paulo Gazzaniga as goalkeeper; with Hugo Rincón, Vitor Reis, Daley Blind, and Arnau Martinez in defense; and Fran Beltrán, Axel Witsel, Viktor Tsygankov, Azzedine Ounahi, and Joel Roca in midfield; Vladyslav Vanat was the sole striker.
The match was officiated by referee José Guzmán Mansilla.
Looking ahead, Osasuna will face Alavés in their next match, while Girona will host Villarreal. Currently, Osasuna is in ninth place in the league with 37 points, while Girona sits in twelfth position with 34 points.
Substitutions for Osasuna
68’ 2T – Aimar Oroz was replaced by Kike Barja
82’ 2T – Iker Muñoz was substituted for Asier Osambela, Rubén García for Abel Bretones, and Ante Budimir for Raúl García
Yellow Cards for Osasuna:
13’ 2T Javi Galán (Unsportsmanlike behavior) and 47’ 2T Jon Moncayola (Time-wasting)
Substitutions for Girona
60’ 2T – Joel Roca was replaced by Claudio Echeverri
74’ 2T – Vladyslav Vanat was substituted for Iván Martín and Arnau Martinez for Álex Moreno
85’ 2T – Fran Beltrán was replaced by Abel Ruíz and Viktor Tsygankov by Thomas Lemar
Yellow Card for Girona:
39’ 1T Viktor Tsygankov (Unsportsmanlike behavior)