La Liga Gameweek 9

Osasuna 2 - 0 FT Racing Santander

Estadio El Sadar

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Futmetrix Verdict
51
FT
Sun, Oct 18
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Osasuna
2-0
Racing Santander
⚡ Intensity 60
⚖️ Balance 18
🏆 Stakes 10
🎲 Upset 0
Osasuna strike early, Osambela seals it.

Win Probability

  • Osasuna 48%
  • Draw 25%
  • Racing Santander 27%

Futmetrix AI estimate

El Sadar Roars as Osasuna Secure Crucial Points Over Racing Santander

Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 51/100. Early penalty drama and a late substitute strike lift Osasuna out of their rut in a tense lower-table scrap that leaves the visitors wanting.

Early Drama and Disallowed Joy

The atmosphere inside Estadio El Sadar was crackling from the opening whistle, with both sides acutely aware that this lower-table clash was a genuine six-pointer. The Stakes could not have been higher for these two struggling outfits, and Osasuna flew out of the traps. The home crowd erupted in the fifth minute when Jonathan Dubasin found the back of the net, only for VAR to harshly intervene and rule it out. However, the hosts refused to let that disappointment derail their momentum. Their relentless pressure paid off just four minutes later when they were awarded a penalty. Ante Budimir stepped up, coolly converting from the spot to set the tone. It was a blistering start that completely unsettled the visitors, establishing a strong foundation for the home side.

Possession Without Penetration

Despite falling behind early, Racing Santander controlled possession for long stretches, holding fifty-seven percent of the ball. Yet, their territorial advantage lacked any real cutting edge. The Balance of play was deceptive; the visitors managed just a single shot on target throughout the entire contest. Osasuna's defensive line, brilliantly marshalled by an outstanding F. Boyomo, completely stifled any attacking threat. On the flip side, Osasuna were relentlessly direct. The match featured a barrage of twenty-nine combined shots, turning the pitch into a shooting gallery where the hosts were far more dangerous. Racing's goalkeeper, Julen Agirrezabala, had to be at his absolute best, producing a string of phenomenal saves to keep his team within striking distance and prevent a complete blowout.

The Super Sub Strikes

As the clock ticked down, the visitors pushed higher up the pitch in a desperate search for an equalizer, leaving gaps in their defensive third. The Intensity remained off the charts right up to the final whistle, with set-piece pressure mounting through a total of ten corners. The decisive blow finally arrived in the eighty-eighth minute, putting the contest completely out of reach. Substitute Asier Osambela, who had entered the fray just past the hour mark, found the vital breakthrough to seal the victory. It was a perfectly executed tactical change that shattered any lingering hopes of an away comeback. This two-nil triumph hands Osasuna a massive lifeline in their battle against the drop, while simultaneously dragging Racing Santander deeper into the relegation mire.

Key Questions

How did VAR change this match?

VAR cancelled an early fifth-minute strike from Jonathan Dubasin, briefly silencing El Sadar before Osasuna won a penalty moments later to legitimately take the lead.

How did substitute Asier Osambela change the game?

Coming off the bench in the 67th minute, Asier Osambela injected fresh attacking energy and scored the crucial 88th-minute goal to kill off the match.

What is the Futmetrix Score?

The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.

Match Statistics

Possession
43%
57%
Osasuna 43%
Racing Santander 57%
Shots
20
9
Osasuna 20
Racing Santander 9
Shots on Target
7
1
Osasuna 7
Racing Santander 1
Expected Goals (xG)
3.42
0.31
Osasuna 3.42
Racing Santander 0.31
Passes
323
422
Osasuna 323
Racing Santander 422
Corners
6
4
Osasuna 6
Racing Santander 4
Fouls
21
9
Osasuna 21
Racing Santander 9
Yellow Cards
2
3
Osasuna 2
Racing Santander 3
Red Cards
0
0
Osasuna 0
Racing Santander 0

Match Events

Alvaro Mantilla 🟨 6'
9' ⚽ Ante Budimir
28' 🟨 Valentin Rosier
↓ André Almeida ↑Andrés Martín 🔄 45'
HT
60' 🟨 Ante Budimir
67' 🔄 ↓ Iker Muñoz Cameros ↑Lucas Torró
67' 🔄 ↓ Moi Gómez ↑Asier Osambela
↓ Sergio Canales ↑Pablo García 🔄 69'
76' 🔄 ↓ Jonathan Dubasin ↑Raul Moro
76' 🔄 ↓ Valentin Rosier ↑Íñigo Arguibide
Iván Martín 🟨 80'
↓ Jorge Salinas Viadero ↑Aarón Martin Caricol 🔄 83'
↓ Iván Martín ↑Asier Villalibre 🔄 83'
88' ⚽ Asier Osambela
90'+1 🔄 ↓ Rubén García ↑Raul García
↓ Yassir Zabiri ↑Giorgi Guliashvili 🔄 90'+2
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Osasuna

Goalkeepers
Aitor Fernández
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Valentin Rosier
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
17%
Pass Acc
Alejandro Catena
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Abel Bretones
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
78%
Duel Win %
Flavien Boyomo
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Iker Muñoz
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jon Moncayola
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Moi Gómez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Rubén García
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
7
Key Passes
7
Key Passes
0
Assists
23%
Pass Acc
Jonathan Dubasin
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Ante Budimir
FINISHER
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
4
Shots
7
Rating
BENCH
Rafa Fernández
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sergio Herrera
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Rockson Yeboah
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
U. Santos
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Rico
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Torró
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Asier Osambela
CLUTCH HERO
CLUTCH HERO
88
Goal Time
88
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
7.8
Rating
Mauro Echegoyen
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kike Barja
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Íñigo Arguibide
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Raúl García de Haro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raul Moro
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Racing Santander

Goalkeepers
Julen Agirrezabala
OCTOPUS
OCTOPUS
5
Saves
5
Saves
0
Conceded
100%
Save %
Defenders
Jorge Salinas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Pablo Ramón
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Álvaro Mantilla
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
6
Tackles
90%
Duel Win %
Jeanuël Belocian
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Matteo Prati
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iván Martín
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Sergio Canales
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
André Almeida
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
8
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Mohamed Yassir Zabiri
GHOST
GHOST
5
Actions
5
Actions
90
Minutes
6.2
Rating
Iñigo Vicente
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Pedro Felipe
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aarón Martín
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Facundo González
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Íñigo Sainz-Maza
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maguette Gueye
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Asier Villalibre
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
7
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Carlos Arana
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo García
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Andrés Martín
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Luque
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Giorgi Guliashvili
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
07/24/2026 Osasuna 2 - 0 Racing Santander Friendlies Clubs
08/02/2025 Osasuna 0 - 1 Racing Santander Friendlies Clubs Stadium Gal
05/13/2012 Racing Santander 2 - 4 Osasuna La Liga Campos de Sport de El Sardinero (Santander)
01/15/2012 Osasuna 0 - 2 Racing Santander La Liga Estadio Reyno de Navarra (Pamplona (Iruñea))
03/13/2011 Osasuna 3 - 1 Racing Santander La Liga Estadio El Sadar (Pamplona (Iruñea))
10/31/2010 Racing Santander 4 - 1 Osasuna La Liga Campos de Sport de El Sardinero (Santander)
07/24/2026
Friendlies Clubs
08/02/2025
Friendlies Clubs Stadium Gal
05/13/2012
La Liga Campos de Sport de El Sardinero (Santander)
01/15/2012
La Liga Estadio Reyno de Navarra (Pamplona (Iruñea))
03/13/2011
La Liga Estadio El Sadar (Pamplona (Iruñea))
10/31/2010
La Liga Campos de Sport de El Sardinero (Santander)
Osasuna Win
Racing Santander Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Barcelona 9 27 39 9 +30 WReal Betis 2 - 5 Barcelona (17-10-2026)WBarcelona 3 - 0 Getafe (10-10-2026)WSevilla 1 - 3 Barcelona (19-09-2026)WBarcelona 7 - 2 Racing Santander (16-09-2026)WLevante 2 - 4 Barcelona (13-09-2026)
2 Atletico Madrid 9 22 19 8 +11 WEspanyol 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid (17-10-2026)WAlaves 1 - 2 Atletico Madrid (10-10-2026)WAtletico Madrid 2 - 1 Real Madrid (20-09-2026)WAtletico Madrid 4 - 0 Osasuna (16-09-2026)WReal Sociedad 0 - 3 Atletico Madrid (13-09-2026)
3 Real Madrid 9 21 23 9 +14 WReal Madrid 4 - 1 Sevilla (18-10-2026)WReal Madrid 1 - 0 Villarreal (10-10-2026)LAtletico Madrid 2 - 1 Real Madrid (20-09-2026)WElche 2 - 3 Real Madrid (15-09-2026)WReal Madrid 4 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (12-09-2026)
4 Real Betis 9 19 16 14 +2 LReal Betis 2 - 5 Barcelona (17-10-2026)WReal Betis 5 - 2 Osasuna (11-10-2026)DDeportivo La Coruna 1 - 1 Real Betis (20-09-2026)WReal Betis 1 - 0 Getafe (17-09-2026)WVillarreal 1 - 2 Real Betis (14-09-2026)
5 Real Sociedad 9 16 17 17 0 WMalaga 2 - 5 Real Sociedad (18-10-2026)WReal Sociedad 3 - 2 Deportivo La Coruna (11-10-2026)WValencia 2 - 3 Real Sociedad (20-09-2026)LReal Sociedad 0 - 3 Atletico Madrid (13-09-2026)WElche 2 - 3 Real Sociedad (07-09-2026)
6 Sevilla 9 14 14 16 -2 LReal Madrid 4 - 1 Sevilla (18-10-2026)DLevante 3 - 3 Sevilla (12-10-2026)LSevilla 1 - 3 Barcelona (19-09-2026)WDeportivo La Coruna 0 - 1 Sevilla (16-09-2026)WSevilla 1 - 0 Valencia (11-09-2026)
7 Alaves 9 11 13 10 +3 LCelta Vigo 2 - 1 Alaves (18-10-2026)LAlaves 1 - 2 Atletico Madrid (10-10-2026)DAthletic Club 0 - 0 Alaves (19-09-2026)LAlaves 0 - 1 Valencia (15-09-2026)LRacing Santander 2 - 1 Alaves (12-09-2026)
8 Celta Vigo 9 11 10 7 +3 WCelta Vigo 2 - 1 Alaves (18-10-2026)DElche 0 - 0 Celta Vigo (11-10-2026)WCelta Vigo 5 - 0 Racing Santander (19-09-2026)DCelta Vigo 1 - 1 Malaga (13-09-2026)DGetafe 1 - 1 Celta Vigo (07-09-2026)
9 Deportivo La Coruna 9 11 13 12 +1 DDeportivo La Coruna 1 - 1 Levante (16-10-2026)LReal Sociedad 3 - 2 Deportivo La Coruna (11-10-2026)DDeportivo La Coruna 1 - 1 Real Betis (20-09-2026)LDeportivo La Coruna 0 - 1 Sevilla (16-09-2026)DGetafe 1 - 1 Deportivo La Coruna (13-09-2026)
10 Osasuna 9 11 10 18 -8 WOsasuna 2 - 0 Racing Santander (18-10-2026)LReal Betis 5 - 2 Osasuna (11-10-2026)DOsasuna 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (19-09-2026)LAtletico Madrid 4 - 0 Osasuna (16-09-2026)LOsasuna 0 - 2 Espanyol (12-09-2026)
11 Levante 9 10 15 17 -2 WLevante 3 - 1 Athletic Club (21-10-2026)DDeportivo La Coruna 1 - 1 Levante (16-10-2026)DLevante 3 - 3 Sevilla (12-10-2026)LVillarreal 3 - 1 Levante (20-09-2026)LLevante 2 - 4 Barcelona (13-09-2026)
12 Villarreal 9 9 13 13 0 DVillarreal 0 - 0 Elche (17-10-2026)LReal Madrid 1 - 0 Villarreal (10-10-2026)WVillarreal 3 - 1 Levante (20-09-2026)WMalaga 1 - 3 Villarreal (17-09-2026)LVillarreal 1 - 2 Real Betis (14-09-2026)
13 Athletic Club 8 9 8 9 -1 LLevante 3 - 1 Athletic Club (21-10-2026)DValencia 0 - 0 Athletic Club (17-10-2026)DAthletic Club 0 - 0 Alaves (19-09-2026)DAthletic Club 1 - 1 Elche (12-09-2026)WAthletic Club 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid (05-09-2026)
14 Rayo Vallecano 8 9 12 17 -5 DGetafe 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (19-10-2026)DOsasuna 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (19-09-2026)WRayo Vallecano 2 - 1 Espanyol (15-09-2026)LReal Madrid 4 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (12-09-2026)WRayo Vallecano 3 - 2 Racing Santander (05-09-2026)
15 Getafe 9 9 5 11 -6 DGetafe 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (19-10-2026)LBarcelona 3 - 0 Getafe (10-10-2026)WGetafe 1 - 0 Malaga (20-09-2026)LReal Betis 1 - 0 Getafe (17-09-2026)DGetafe 1 - 1 Deportivo La Coruna (13-09-2026)
16 Espanyol 9 8 11 12 -1 LEspanyol 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid (17-10-2026)DMalaga 1 - 1 Espanyol (09-10-2026)LEspanyol 1 - 3 Elche (18-09-2026)LRayo Vallecano 2 - 1 Espanyol (15-09-2026)WOsasuna 0 - 2 Espanyol (12-09-2026)
17 Racing Santander 9 8 13 25 -12 LOsasuna 2 - 0 Racing Santander (18-10-2026)DRacing Santander 2 - 2 Valencia (11-10-2026)LCelta Vigo 5 - 0 Racing Santander (19-09-2026)LBarcelona 7 - 2 Racing Santander (16-09-2026)WRacing Santander 2 - 1 Alaves (12-09-2026)
18 Elche 9 7 11 17 -6 DVillarreal 0 - 0 Elche (17-10-2026)DElche 0 - 0 Celta Vigo (11-10-2026)WEspanyol 1 - 3 Elche (18-09-2026)LElche 2 - 3 Real Madrid (15-09-2026)DAthletic Club 1 - 1 Elche (12-09-2026)
19 Valencia 9 6 6 15 -9 DValencia 0 - 0 Athletic Club (17-10-2026)DRacing Santander 2 - 2 Valencia (11-10-2026)LValencia 2 - 3 Real Sociedad (20-09-2026)WAlaves 0 - 1 Valencia (15-09-2026)LSevilla 1 - 0 Valencia (11-09-2026)
20 Malaga 9 4 6 18 -12 LMalaga 2 - 5 Real Sociedad (18-10-2026)DMalaga 1 - 1 Espanyol (09-10-2026)LGetafe 1 - 0 Malaga (20-09-2026)LMalaga 1 - 3 Villarreal (17-09-2026)DCelta Vigo 1 - 1 Malaga (13-09-2026)

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