The League
5:00 p.mApril 21, 2026
Regular season – 33
San Mamés stadium
Referee: Víctor García Verdura, Spain
Athletic Club
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0.56
Expected Goals (xG)
1.12
Passing by
231 (78%)
Accurate passes
461 (84%)
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1
G
Unai Simon
8.0
17
d
Yuri Berchiche
7.3
14
d
Aymeric Laporte
7.2
5
d
Yeray Alvarez
7.0
2
d
Andoni Gorosabel
6.9
M
Mikel Jauregizar
10′ rough
90+1′ rough
16
M
Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta
6.9
10
M
Nico Williams
6.7
7
M
Alex Berenguer
6.2
M
Iñaki Williams (C)
90+7′ StumbledF
Gorka Guruzeta
16′
1
G
Sergio Herrera
6.2
20
d
Javi Galán
7.0
5
d
Jorge Herrando
6.9
22
d
Flavien Boyomo
6.2
19
d
Valentine Rosier
7.7
6
M
Lucas Torro
6.2
7
M
Jon Moncayola
6.3
21
M
Victor Muñoz
6.7
M
Aimar Oroz
48′ rough
14
M
Ruben Garcia (C)
6.2
F
Before Budimir
57′
The League Standings – First Division
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (ranking)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Athletic Club secured a 1-0 win over Osasuna in San Mamés, with Gorka Guruzeta’s first goal proving decisive despite the visitors’ dominance of possession and chances.
Athletic Club picked up three vital points with a hard-fought victory that masked an uneven game in terms of control. Guruzeta’s clinical finish in the 16th minute gave the home side an early lead which they would defend resolutely. Osasuna controlled the proceedings with 64% possession, but could not find the breakthrough, with Aymeric Budimir’s penalty miss in the 57th minute proving costly.
The Basque team started strongly and broke the scoreboard in 16 minutes. Guruzeta latched on to a loose ball in the box and fired past the Osasuna keeper to give Athletic an unexpected lead. The goal rewarded their early intensity and gave them confidence despite knowing they would likely face sustained pressure.
Osasuna responded with increased possession but struggled to create clear openings. Athletic’s defense remained compact and disciplined in the first half. The visitors created chances but lacked precision in the final third during these first 45 minutes.
The tension rose in the 10th minute when Mikel Jauregizar was shown a yellow card by Athletic. The home team absorbed Osasuna’s pressure without giving in, keeping the score intact at the break. Guruzeta’s first goal proved the difference in a first half that favored the visitors territorially but not in execution.
The second half started with Osasuna pressing harder. However, a turning point came in the 57th minute when Budimir got up to take a penalty. The forward’s effort went wide, a miss that would haunt Osasuna’s comeback hopes. This represented a crucial moment in the narrative of the party.
Athletic absorbed the continued pressure as Osasuna maintained their attacking intent. The visitors created more chances than their hosts but could not capitalize. Unai Simón made two vital saves to preserve Athletic’s advantage when chances fell to the Osasuna players.
Discipline became an issue late. Jauregizar received a red card in the 90+1 minute for Athletic, forcing the home team to defend with 10 men. Despite this setback, they held firm in overtime to secure the win.
The stats tell a story of unrewarded Osasuna control. The visitors registered 64% possession and a total of 8 shots against Athletic’s 7. Osasuna’s expected goals stood at 1.12 compared to Athletic’s 0.56, reflecting their offensive dominance. Athletic’s 78% passing accuracy was efficient despite lower possession numbers.
This win takes Athletic to 38 points from 31 games, keeping them in mid-table. Osasuna remains in ninth place with 39 points despite the defeat. Athletic’s disciplined defense and clinical finishing were decisive in a game that showed two different approaches to the game.
