Deportivo Alaves 2-2 CA Osasuna: La Liga Clash Ends in 2-2 Thriller

The La Liga encounter between Deportivo Alaves and CA Osasuna unfolded as a fiercely physical and emotionally charged affair. Osasuna struck first in the 4th minute through Valentin Rosier, but Alaves equalized before halftime via Antonio Martínez López in the 44th. The second half saw Osasuna regain the lead from the penalty spot in the 80th minute, converted by Ante Budimir. Deep into stoppage time, Alaves secured a dramatic leveller with Lucas Boye converting a 90+1' penalty — moments before Osasuna’s Asier Osambela was shown a straight red card in the 90+3' minute, capping a chaotic finale that included five yellow cards for Osasuna and four for Alaves.

Alaves dominated possession metrics less but overwhelmed Osasuna in offensive output: 18 shots (6 on target) versus Osasuna’s 8 (5 on target), 96 total attacks to 84, and 48 dangerous attacks to 33 — underpinned by a higher expected goals tally (xG 2.04 vs 1.3). Despite lower control (48% vs 52%), Alaves’ direct approach yielded greater shot volume and pressure, while Osasuna relied on efficiency and set-piece discipline — though their defensive fragility was exposed late, culminating in the decisive penalty and red card. Both sides registered four substitutions, reflecting tactical adjustments amid mounting intensity and fatigue.