La Liga Regular Season - 22
Osasuna 2 - 2 FT Villarreal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
G. Moreno 17'
A. Pedraza 19'
20' V. Munoz (R. Garcia)
38' A. Catena
45'+2 A. Budimir (J. Moncayola)
HT
46' ↓ A. Catena ↑J. Herrando
↓ A. Pedraza ↑S. Cardona 46'
62' ↓ R. Moro ↑A. Oroz
G. Moreno (N. Pepe) 70'
72' L. Torro
↓ G. Mikautadze ↑T. Buchanan 75'
↓ D. Parejo ↑S. Comesana 75'
75' A. Lisci
76' ↓ A. Budimir ↑R. Garcia
76' ↓ R. Garcia ↑A. Bretones
↓ G. Moreno ↑T. Oluwaseyi 83'
R. Veiga 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Osasuna
Goalkeepers
Sergio Herrera 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Valentin Rosier
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Catena
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Flavien Boyomo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javi Galán 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.9
Rating
Midfielders
Jon Moncayola 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Lucas Torró 
MAGNET
69
Activity
69
Activity
53
Passes
16
Duels
Rubén García 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
22%
Pass Acc
Victor Muñoz 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.2
Rating
Raúl Moro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
62
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
Ante Budimir
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.5
Rating
BENCH
Aitor Fernández 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Jorge Herrando
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
50
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abel Bretones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iñigo Arguibide
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Juan Cruz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aimar Oroz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
33
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Asier Osambela
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Iker Muñoz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moi Gómez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Raúl García de Haro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kike Barja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sheraldo Becker
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Villarreal
Goalkeepers
Luiz Júnior
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Santiago Mouriño
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafa Marín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renato Veiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alfonso Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Nicolas Pépé
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.2
Rating
Pape Gueye
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Parejo
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
53
Passes
15
Duels
Alberto Moleiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
95
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Gerard Moreno 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
3
On Target
7.9
Rating
Georges Mikautadze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
BENCH
Arnau Tenas
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Sergi Cardona 
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Alexander Freeman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pau Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santi Comesaña
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Maciá
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tajon Buchanan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tani Oluwaseyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Lopez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/09/2025 | Villarreal | 2 - 1 | Osasuna | La Liga | Estadio de la Ceramica |
| 03/05/2025 | Villarreal | 4 - 2 | Osasuna | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 24/11/2024 | Osasuna | 2 - 2 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadio El Sadar |
| 25/05/2024 | Osasuna | 1 - 1 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadio El Sadar |
| 26/11/2023 | Villarreal | 3 - 1 | Osasuna | La Liga | Estadio de la Cerámica |
| 19/03/2023 | Osasuna | 0 - 3 | Villarreal | La Liga | Estadio El Sadar |
20/09/2025
03/05/2025
24/11/2024
25/05/2024
26/11/2023
19/03/2023
Osasuna Win
Villarreal Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 22 GD: +37
P: 22 GD: +29
P: 22 GD: +21
P: 21 GD: +16
P: 22 GD: +8
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: +6
P: 22 GD: 0
P: 22 GD: -1
P: 22 GD: -7
P: 22 GD: -10
P: 22 GD: -15
P: 22 GD: -2
P: 22 GD: -6
P: 22 GD: -8
P: 22 GD: -11
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 22 GD: -12
P: 21 GD: -10
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +46
P: 27 GD: +33
P: 27 GD: +21
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 27 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Moreno’s Brace Salvages Point in El Sadar Thriller
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 83/100. Villarreal survived a frantic attacking siege at Estadio El Sadar as two goals from their talismanic forward neutralised a spirited Osasuna display.
The Early Exchange
The atmosphere at Estadio El Sadar was electric as the hosts sought to disrupt the visitors' top-four rhythm. Despite Villarreal controlling 53% of the possession, it was the raw Intensity of the opening phase that dictated the narrative. The deadlock was broken in the 17th minute when G. Moreno stepped up to convert a clinical penalty, silencing the home crowd. However, the lead was short-lived. Osasuna responded with immediate aggression, as R. Garcia provided the creative spark for V. Munoz to level the scores just three minutes later. This rapid-fire exchange set the tone for a match where neither side was willing to retreat into a defensive shell, keeping the Balance of the match on a knife-edge.
The Navarrese Surge
As the first half progressed, the Stakes for Villarreal’s Champions League ambitions became evident as they struggled to contain a relentless attacking siege. Osasuna turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, racking up 15 total shots compared to just 5 from the visitors. The pressure finally told in stoppage time before the interval. J. Moncayola delivered a precise ball that allowed A. Budimir to find the back of the net, sending the home supporters into raptures. It was a deserved lead for the hosts, who exploited their 13 shots from inside the box to overwhelm the Yellow Submarine's backline. Villarreal looked rattled, unable to find an answer to the physical and tactical pressure applied by the Navarrese side before the whistle.
The Final Twist
The second half saw a tactical shift as Dani Parejo began to exert his influence on the match, dictating the tempo and recording two key passes to settle his side. Villarreal refused to accept an Upset and slowly clawed their way back into contention. In the 70th minute, the quality of N. Pepe proved decisive, as his assist allowed G. Moreno to clinicaly dispatch his second of the afternoon and restore parity. Despite Osasuna’s superior shot count, they could not find a third breakthrough against a resilient Villarreal defence. The final 2-2 scoreline reflects a hard-fought battle where individual brilliance from the visitors countered the collective volume of the hosts, leaving both sides with a point that keeps their respective season targets within reach.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals for Villarreal?
G. Moreno scored both goals, including a 17th-minute penalty and a 70th-minute equaliser.
How many shots did Osasuna have?
Osasuna dominated the attack with 15 total shots, including 13 from inside the box.
Who was the Man of the Match?
Dani Parejo was the top performer with a rating of 8.0, recording two key passes.
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.
Champions League Aspirations Collide at El Sadar
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 76/100. Villarreal's grip on third place faces a stern examination against an Osasuna side eyeing the European spots in this crucial January clash.
The Setup
The Stakes could not be higher at Estadio El Sadar as two of the league's most entertaining sides meet. Villarreal enters the weekend as the division's third-best team, powered by a remarkable Form that has seen them win 13 of their 19 matches. However, Osasuna remains a formidable obstacle at home; despite their eighth-place standing, their recent Balance between defensive solidity and clinical attacking has kept them firmly in the hunt for a top-six finish.
Key Battle
The focal point of this contest lies in the showdown between Ante Budimir and Villarreal’s attacking catalyst, Georges Mikautadze. Budimir has been a revelation, providing the focal point for the hosts' direct style of play. Meanwhile, the visitors will look to Alberto Moleiro to dictate the tempo and exploit spaces behind the Osasuna midfield. With both sets of Stars peaking at the right time, the tactical battle between the dugouts will be as fierce as the action on the pitch.
Our Prediction
Villarreal’s status as away specialists—winning over 55% of their road trips—gives them a slight edge in this crunch match. While Osasuna's high press will cause problems, the visitor's superior depth and technical quality should eventually tell. We expect a high-scoring affair that ends 1-2, with Villarreal securing a vital victory to consolidate their place in the Champions League conversation.