Osasuna has pulled off the biggest upset of the season, defeating Real Madrid 2/1 in a dramatic encounter at El Sadar. A “killer” goal in the dying moments of the match shattered the hearts of the Merengues, dealing a massive blow to their title ambitions and handing the advantage back to Barcelona.
Match Highlights: A Night of Frustration for Los Blancos
Despite dominating possession and welcoming back Jude Bellingham to the starting lineup, Álvaro Arbeloa’s side struggled to break down a resilient Osasuna defense.
- The Tactical Battle: Osasuna played a perfect defensive game, neutralizing the speed of Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior.
- The Fatal Blow (90+2′): As Real Madrid pushed everyone forward for a winner, Osasuna launched a clinical counter-attack. Ante Budimir rose highest to flick a header into the path of Bryan Zaragoza, who slotted the ball past Thibaut Courtois in stoppage time.
- The Atmosphere: El Sadar erupted as the referee blew the final whistle, marking Osasuna’s first win over Real Madrid at home in years.
La Liga Standings (Post-Match – Matchday 25)
Following this defeat, Real Madrid has failed to capitalize on their lead, allowing the title race to become tighter than ever.
| Pos | Team | Matches | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 25 | 61 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 25 | 60 |
| 3 | Atletico Madrid | 25 | 48 |
| 4 | Villarreal | 24 | 45 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 25 | 44 |
| 6 | Celta Vigo | 25 | 37 |
| 7 | Espanyol | 25 | 36 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad | 25 | 34 |
| 9 | Osasuna | 25 | 33 |
| 10 | Athletic Bilbao | 25 | 32 |
| 11 | Getafe | 25 | 30 |
| 12 | Girona | 25 | 30 |
| 13 | Sevilla | 25 | 29 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 25 | 27 |
| 15 | Valencia | 25 | 27 |
| 16 | Rayo Vallecano | 24 | 26 |
| 17 | Elche | 25 | 26 |
| 18 | Real Mallorca | 25 | 25 |
| 19 | Levante | 24 | 19 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 24 | 16 |
