
The League
5:30 p.mMarch 21, 2026
Regular season – 29
El Sadar Stadium
Referee: Jose Luis Guzman Mansilla, Spain


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Girona
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1.90
Expected Goals (xG)
0.22
Passing by
387 (88%)
Accurate passes
426 (87%)
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1
G
Sergio Herrera
6.6
d
Javi Galán
22
d
Flavien Boyomo
7.9
24
d
Alexandre Catena
7.3
19
d
Valentine Rosier
6.9
8
M
Iker Muñoz
7.9
M
Jon Moncayola
21
M
Victor Muñoz
8.2
10
M
Aimar Oroz
7.0
14
M
Rubén GarcÃa (C)
6.6
F
Before Budimir
80′
13
G
Paulo Gazzaniga
9.2
4
d
Arnau Martinez (C)
6.7
17
d
Daley Blind
6.9
12
d
Victor Reis
7.2
2
d
Hugo Racó
6.9
20
M
Axel Witsel
7.2
8
M
Fran Beltrán
6.9
3
M
Joel Roca
6.9
18
M
Azzedine Ounahi
6.6
M
Victor Tsygankov
19
F
Vladislav Vanat
6.2

The League Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Osasuna secured a hard-fought 1-0 win against Girona, with Ante Budimir’s goal finally breaking through the visitors’ strong defense at Estadio El Sadar.
Osasuna secured a decisive 1-0 win against Girona at El Sadar Stadium on March 21, 2026. Striker Ante Budimir became the hero and scored the decisive goal in the 80th minute.
This League game pitted two mid-table teams against each other. Both teams entered the match level on 34 points after 28 games. A win would significantly boost their league aspirations.
The first half highlighted Girona’s strong defense and Paulo Gazzaniga’s brilliant goalkeeper. Osasuna pressed hard, creating numerous attempts. VÃctor Muñoz was particularly active, unleashing several dangerous shots.
Gazzaniga, however, held firm, making save after save. Girona’s Viktor Tsygankov received a yellow card in the 39th minute for holding on. Despite Osasuna’s 11 shots, the teams entered the break tied at 0-0.
At the break, Osasuna needed to find a way past the inspired Girona goalkeeper. His shooting mastery required a breakthrough. Girona, on the other hand, needed to make more attacking threats.
The second half mirrored the first, with Osasuna pressing relentlessly for an early goal. Girona absorbed the pressure well, hoping for a counter. Osasuna’s Johan Galan was shown a yellow card in the 59th minute for a foul.
Substitutions began around the hour mark. Osasuna introduced Kike Barja for Aimar Oroz in the 69th minute, a fundamental change. The decisive moment came in the 80th minute when Barja made a precise assist.
Ante Budimir has faced the cross with strength, which has pushed him aside in front of the outstretched Gazzaniga. The stadium erupted when Osasuna finally broke the deadlock. Girona’s late substitutions came too late to turn the tide.
Immediately after the goal, Osasuna made three substitutions in the 83rd minute, including goalscorer Budimir. Girona pressed for an equaliser, but their efforts were futile. Jon Moncayola then received a yellow card in added time for delaying the match.
Osasuna’s offensive dominance was evident in the stats. They have registered 19 shots in total, with 11 on target, against Girona’s 5 in total and zero on target. His expected goals (xG) of 1.9 highlighted the superiority. Paulo Gazzaniga’s 10 saves were outstanding.
This hard-fought victory takes Osasuna three points above Girona in the League standings. It provides a vital boost to your season. Girona will have to improve their offensive performance.

