Osasuna defeats Racing de Santander 2-0

Osasuna defeated Racing de Santander 2–0, breaking a five-match winless run under Jagoba Arrasate and keeping their first clean sheet since August 31. Ante Budimir converted from the penalty spot in the first half to notch his eighth league goal of the campaign, and Osambela added a second after the break to secure the victory.

Arrasate Restores Intensity as Osasuna Attacks Early

Osasuna opened the match with the high-pressing intensity and verticality demanded by Arrasate ahead of kickoff, immediately testing the Racing de Santander backline. Forward Dubasin thought he had opened the scoring in just the fourth minute from a corner kick, but the referee disallowed the effort for offside.

The relentless pressure continued when Belocian brought down Ante Budimir inside the area. Budimir stepped up to convert the ensuing penalty kick, giving the home side a 1-0 lead and recording his eighth goal across nine league matchdays. The visitors from Santander struggled to cope with the early onslaught, leaving José Alberto’s side completely overwhelmed by what was described as a red hurricane.

Disallowed Goals and Missed Chances Define the First Half

Racing de Santander endured further frustration in the 33rd minute when Dubasin saw a second goal chalked off by the officials for offside. Dubasin remained central to the attacking action just before halftime, only to watch goalkeeper Agirrezabala claw his shot off the goalline to keep the scoreline close.

While Racing managed to steady possession during the closing minutes of the opening period, they failed to convert their spells of pressure into an equalizer before the interval. Both sides traded attempts in an open game that highlighted ongoing defensive vulnerabilities, with Osasuna and Racing entering the fixture as two of the most heavily conceded teams in the division.

Osambela Secures the Points After the Break

The second half maintained the frantic pace. Substitute Rubén García unleashed a powerful volley from outside the penalty area immediately after entering the pitch, while Budimir later struck the outside of the net following a sharp counter-attack. Racing responded in the 63rd minute by firing three shots within a single frantic minute, testing Osasuna’s defensive resolve.

Pablo García entered the match in the 69th minute to bolster the attack, and the pressure paid off moments later. Arguibide surged down the right flank into acres of space before unleashing a powerful strike that Agirrezabala parried into the path of Osambela, who drove home a left-footed finish to seal the 2-0 scoreline.

Clean Sheet Ends Long Defensive Drought

The victory provides a much-needed lift for the Pamplona club, signaling green shoots of recovery under Arrasate after a difficult five-game stretch without a victory. Crucially, the home side managed to shut out their opponents for the first time since August 31.

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