Osasuna Stuns Barcelona 4-2, Ending Unbeaten Streak: What You Need to Know
CA Osasuna pulled off a monumental upset, defeating FC Barcelona 4-2 at El Sadar Stadium, ending the Catalan giants’ unbeaten streak in La Liga.
_Match Summary_
Date: 28/09/2024
Venue: El Sadar Stadium, Pamplona
Attendance: 23,000
Score: CA Osasuna 4-2 FC Barcelona
_First Half_
Osasuna dominated the opening 45 minutes, with Ante Budimir’s 18th-minute header from Bryan Zaragoza’s cross giving them the lead. Zaragoza doubled the advantage with an impressive solo effort in the 28th minute, leaving Barcelona stunned.
_Second Half_
Barcelona pushed for a comeback, but Osasuna’s defense held firm. Budimir converted a 72nd-minute penalty kick to extend Osasuna’s lead to 3-1. Abel Bretones sealed the win with a stunning long-range strike in the 85th minute, making it 4-1.
_Lamine Yamal’s Consolation Goal_
Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal scored a stunning consolation goal in the 89th minute, but it was too little, too late.
_Post-Match Reactions_
“We showed incredible spirit and determination. This win is for our fans,” Osasuna manager Jagoba Arrasate said.
“We didn’t start well, and Osasuna took advantage. We’ll learn from this,” Barcelona manager Xavi Hernández reflected.
_Match Statistics_
– Possession: Barcelona 58% – 42% Osasuna
– Shots on Target: Osasuna 8 – 5 Barcelona
– Corners: Barcelona 6 – 4 Osasuna
_La Liga Table Implications_
Osasuna’s victory propels them to sixth place, while Barcelona remains top with 21 points from eight matches.
La Liga Table:
| Position | Team | Points |
| — | — | — |
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 21 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 19 |
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 18 |
| 6 | CA Osasuna | 14 |
_Upcoming Fixtures_
– Osasuna vs. Villarreal (La Liga, October 2)
– Barcelona vs. Sevilla (La Liga, October 2)
This shocking defeat serves as a wake-up call for Barcelona, while Osasuna’s impressive performance boosts their confidence and European aspirations.
