Feels like 21.7°C (71°F)
Patchy rain nearby
Wind
24.5 km/h WSW
Humidity
31%
Time
04:00 PM
Condition
Patchy rain nearby
The roar of the crowd at Estadio de la Cerámica faded as Osasuna emerged victorious, defeating Villarreal 2-1 in a dramatic La Liga encounter.
Osasuna, playing with intensity, controlled the first half. Lucas Torró's well-placed strike put them ahead at halftime. Villarreal struggled to create clear scoring opportunities, though their possession stats weren't disastrous. The match was a testament to the away team's persistence.
The second half saw a shift in momentum. Villarreal, spurred on by substitutions, finally found their rhythm. Gerard Moreno scored a superb goal to pull one back, reducing the deficit to one goal. Despite some late substitutions from Osasuna, they held on to win the game, with a late goal by Chimy Ávila.
Both teams approached the game with different strategies. Villarreal, with a higher ball possession percentage (73%), looked to control the tempo of the match. Osasuna, playing a more defensive style, focused on quick counter-attacks. The game was characterized by intense fouls, with Osasuna receiving significantly more yellow cards. The result reflected the intensity and tactical battles played throughout the game.