Osasuna surprises Real Madrid with a goal from Garcia in the last minute.

In one of the most electrifying encounters of the season, Osasuna surprised Real Madrid by securing a 2-1 victory in LaLiga at Estadio El Sadar. This result not only left the Merengues in disbelief but also extended Osasuna’s impressive unbeaten streak to six matches, with four wins and two draws. The defeat for Real Madrid, which had come off eight consecutive victories, marks a significant break in their trajectory.

The clash began cautiously, with both teams studying each other. Real Madrid dominated possession, achieving an impressive 72%, but it was around the 15th minute that the game ignited, with exchanges of aggression involving players like Vinicius Junior that left the home fans in a frenzy. Ante Budimir was the first to pose a threat to the opposing goal, nearly opening the scoring with a curled shot that passed just millimeters from Thibaut Courtois’s goal.

Courtois, however, showed why he is one of the best goalkeepers in the world with a spectacular one-handed save following a corner that caused confusion in the area. Osasuna’s pressure did not relent, and Budimir threatened again, this time with a header that hit the post. The first half, marked by moments of intensity, saw Real Madrid trying to break free with Vinicius’s skill, a powerful long-range shot from Kylian Mbappé, and an explosive strike from David Alaba, but the scales tipped in favor of the hosts when Courtois was deemed guilty of a foul on Budimir in the area. Budimir himself did not hesitate and converted the penalty, putting Osasuna ahead with a confident shot to make it 1-0.

The second half began without either team managing to score, but the spark of excitement was far from extinguished. Arda Guler unleashed a powerful shot that put goalkeeper Sergio Herrera in a tight spot. Real Madrid, determined to get back into the game, saw Mbappé fire a beautiful shot into the back of the net, only to have his dream dashed by the referee, who called offside.

This result not only represents a turnaround in the title race but also puts Osasuna in the conversation as a team to watch in LaLiga. The skill, determination, and grit displayed in the match are a testament to the potential of this team, which now dreams of continuing its unbeaten streak. The pressure on Real Madrid is mounting, and fans are eager to see how the team will react to this unexpected setback. The upcoming matches promise to be thrilling, with Osasuna solidifying its position and Real Madrid fighting to regain form.