Osasuna cruise past Alaves, in a 1-0 away win
Jagoba Arrasate's squad now have 28 points from 25 games
Osasuna snatched all three points from Alaves in a 1-0 victory on Saturday, at the Estadio de Mendizorroza. With each team arriving on the back of a league defeat, they were both keen to pick up points. Alaves were looking to get back winning ways after losing their last game 4-0 to Real Sociedad. Osasuna had lost their previous match against Seville. As it stands, Alaves are in 17th place, with 22 points from 25 matches, while Osasuna sit in 12th, with 28 points from 25.
After a goalless first half, Osasuna continued to apply pressure the second half, beginning with Enrique Barja opening the scoring in the 77th minute, sealing a resounding 1-0 victory for the away side.
For Alaves, Ruben Duarte, Facundo Pellistri, Luis Rioja and Deyverson came on for Jonathan Calleri, Lucas Torro, Ruben Garcia and Ante Budimir, while Osasuna replaced Enrique Barja, Jon Moncayola, Unai Garcia and Enric Gallego with Jonathan Calleri, Lucas Torro, Ruben Garcia and Ante Budimir.
There were bookings for Tomas Pina, Victor Laguardia and Lucas Perez from Alaves and Unai Garcia, Nacho Vidal, David Garcia and Juan Cruz for Osasuna.
Alaves will play their next fixture away against Real Betis, while Osasuna will face Barcelona at home.
| Technical card: | |
|---|---|
| Alaves: | Sergio Herrera, Nacho Vidal, David Garcia, Aridane, Juan Cruz, Roberto Torres, Oier, Lucas Torro, Ruben Garcia, Jonathan Calleri and Ante Budimir |
| Osasuna: | Fernando Pacheco, Ximo Navarro, Florian Lejeune, Victor Laguardia, Martin Aguirregabiria, Edgar Mendez, Manu Garcia, Tomas Pina, Inigo Cordoba, Lucas Perez and Joselu |
| Stadium: | the Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| Goals: | Enrique Barja (0-1, min. 77) |
