Osasuna Secures Victory Over Atlético Madrid, Ending six-Match Winless Run

2024-05-20

Osasuna has bounced back in La Liga, clinching a vital 4-1 win over Atlético Madrid to end their six-game drought and return to the winning column.

With 64 minutes on the clock, Atlético Madrid's Raúl García found the net following a Jesús Areso assist to double their lead. The 4-1 goal came right at the end of the game, when Lucas Torró found the net for Atlético Madrid, with an assist by Pablo Ibáñez.

Atlético Madrid have now won four and lost one of their last five games, having scored 9 and conceded 5. Meanwhile, Osasuna have managed one win and two draws, netting 7 goals and conceding 9.

Both teams have crucial fixtures coming up. Atlético Madrid face Real Sociedad away on 25 May, while Osasuna play Villarreal at home on the same day.

The visitors, Atlético Madrid, took an early lead when Raúl García netted after 26 minutes, assisted by Alejandro Catena, making it 1-0. In the 55th minute, Álvaro Morata reduced the score for Atlético Madrid, with an assist by Samuel Lino.

Osasuna have scored 44 goals in La Liga: 18 at home and 26 away. Straight after the break, Aimar Oroz found the net to increase the team's lead.

Atlético Madrid have scored 68 goals in total this season: 42 at home and 26 away.

Elsewhere in La Liga, Las Palmas drew 2-2 against Real Betis. FC Barcelona secured a 2-0 victory over Almería, and Real Sociedad picked up a narrow 1-0 win against Valencia. Deportivo Alavés secured a 1-0 victory over Getafe, while Athletic Club won 2-0 against Sevilla. FC Barcelona also triumped 3-0 against Rayo Vallecano, and Real Sociedad claimed another win, 2-0, against Real Betis. Cádiz and Las Palmas played out a 0-0 draw, and Mallorca drew 2-2 against Almería.

Celta de Vigo won 2-1 against Granada, Girona registered a 3-1 win over Valencia, and Villarreal played out a thrilling 4-4 draw with Real Madrid.