AFCON 2025
Atletico Madrid extended their unbeaten run to seven matches in all competitions as the Rojiblancos secured a slim win over Osassuna.
Substitute, Thiago Almada came off the bench and made an instant impact to help the host grab maximum points on the night.
Despite controlling possession for a lengthy period, Atleti couldn’t breach the stubborn back line of the visitors.
Spanish forward Alex Baena had earlier put the host ahead in the ninth minute but his goal was ruled off for offside in the build up.
Osassuna’s goalie Sergio Herrera denied Antoine Griezmman and Julian Alvarez in both half of the tie with two fantastic saves.
Thiago Almada eventually put the ball in the back of the net with a tap im into an empty net from Guiliano Simeone’s pass.
Atletico Madrid secured 1-0 victory to move fourth on the log with 16 points six behind Barcelona and and five off Real Madrid momentarily.
Barcelona moved up to the table courtesy with 22 points courtesy of Ronald Araujo’s strike in added time.
The Uruguayan defender got to the end of a cross into the box before smashing it into the bottom corner to seal a 2-1 win over Girona.
Sevilla’s suffered a humiliating loss in front of their home crowd in Saturday’s early kick-off.
Despite scoring first, Mallorca took the host apart in a comeback win in the second half as the tie ended 3-1 at the Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan.
