On 17 February, one of the matches of the 25th round of the Spanish football championship took place. Met Osasuna (Pamplona) and Cadiz (Spain).
Spanish Championship, 25th round
Osasuna (Pamplona) - Cadiz (Spain) - 2:0 (0:0)
Goals: Ante Budimir (63), Ante Budimir (90+1).
Warnings: Joseba Saldua (24), Johan Mojica (26), Lucas Pires (31), Aymar Oroz (42), P. Ibanez (88).
In the long-awaited La Liga match between Osasuna and Cadiz at El Sadar Stadium, fans were treated to a tense game that ended in a 2-0 victory for the hosts. Both teams battled on the pitch in the first half, with neither side able to break the deadlock. Nevertheless, the match was not dull on events, with players from both teams receiving several yellow cards. Cadiz players J. Zaldua and Lucas Pires, as well as Osasuna players J. Mojica and A. Oros found themselves in the referee's book for various fouls. The second half got off to an impactful start: "Osasuna made a substitution that was decisive in changing the course of the game.
Substitute A. Budimir, not wasting any time, scored a goal in the 63rd minute to put Osasuna ahead. Cadiz tried to win back, making several substitutions, but the defence of Osasuna held firm and did not give them any real goal opportunities. In the 90th minute, Budimir struck again, registering his second goal of the match. The win was a much-needed boost for Osasuna, who had been struggling in the league prior to this match. The win not only lifted their spirits, but also helped them move up the La Liga standings. Overall it was a tense game between Osasuna and Cadiz, with both teams showing determination and skill on the pitch. The fans of the hosts at Estadio El Sadar were certainly happy with the result and celebrated the deserved victory of their team.
In the next round the following matches await the rivals: Las Palmas - Osasuna, Cadiz - Celta.
| Osasuna | Cadiz | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kicks to the goal | 1 |
| 11 | Kicks | 5 |
| 0 | Blocked kicks | 1 |
| 8 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 3 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 1 |
| 19 | Offences | 10 |
| 5 | Corners | 4 |
| 1 | Offsides | 5 |
| 56% | Ball possession | 44% |
| 3 | Yellow cards | 2 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 2 |
| 476 | Total assists | 380 |
| 363 | Accurate assists | 271 |
| 76% | Accuracy of passes | 71% |