Budimir's Early Blow Seals Lopsided Affair at El Sadar

À Éviter Score Futmetrix: 30/100. Osasuna delivered a masterclass in suffocating control, turning an early red card into an unstoppable siege that left Valencia gasping for air.

Statement Made in Nine Minutes

Osasuna wasted no time announcing their intentions. A. Budimir finished V. Rosier's assist in the 9th minute, setting the tone for what would become a one-sided exhibition at El Sadar. Nine minutes in, and the hosts had already established complete command. The opening Intensity was suffocating, with Moi Gómez orchestrating from midfield—his 8.2 rating the perfect reflection of a performance that defined the afternoon.

The Turning Point: Red in the 22nd

Thirteen minutes after the opener, Valencia absorbed a blow they couldn't recover from. José Luis Gayà saw red for a professional foul in the 22nd minute, leaving the visitors with ten men and any realistic hopes of a comeback. From that instant, Balance evaporated. Osasuna shifted from domination to absolute siege, weaponizing their numerical advantage into relentless pressure.

Unrelenting Barrage

Aimar Oroz was Osasuna's second-best (7.7), threading four key passes while Valencia suffocated. The shot tally tells the story: 16 for Osasuna, just 4 for the visitors. An xG of 0.83 versus 0.41 confirms the hosts created genuine quality chances while Flavien Boyomo (7.5) kept the defense watertight. With 44% possession and only one shot on target, Valencia became spectators to their own collapse. Defending with ten proved a mission impossible, the Stakes of numerical disadvantage proving insurmountable.