real madrid verslagen door osasuna in laatste minuten
Pamploma, zaterdag, 21 februari 2026.
Real Madrid leed zaterdag een zware domper in de titelrace. Op bezoek bij Osasuna werd het 2-1, nadat Raul García in de 90e minuut de winnende treffer plaatste. Die beslissing kwam na een slimme actie van oud-Ajacied Raúl Moro, wiens assist doorslaggevend was. Vinícius Júnior wist eerder wel de gelijkmaker te maken, maar kon daarna geen redding meer brengen. Eigen fans joegen hem na afloop zelfs uit. Door de nederlaag loopt Real Madrid gevaar de koppositie kwijt te raken. Een eventuele zege van FC Barcelona op zondag brengt Barça bovenaan.
last-minute goal decides tight encounter
Osasuna secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at Estadio El Sadar on February 21, 2026. The decisive moment came in the 90th minute when Raúl García scored following an assist by substitute Raúl Moro. The goal stood after a VAR review confirmed no offside infringement. Real Madrid failed to respond despite holding 61% possession during the match. The loss ends an eight-match winning streak in La Liga for the defending champions [1][2].
early penalty sets tense tone
Osasuna opened the scoring in the first half through a penalty converted by Ante Budimir. The foul occurred when Thibaut Courtois brought down Budimir inside the box, a decision confirmed by VAR. This marked the first time under manager Álvaro Arbeloa that Real Madrid conceded from a penalty kick. The goal gave Osasuna a psychological edge heading into halftime. Real Madrid’s defense appeared unsettled by the early setback [2][3].
vinícius levels before late collapse
Vinícius Júnior equalized for Real Madrid in the 73rd minute, finishing from a cross delivered by Federico Valverde. His goal temporarily stabilized the visitors after a disjointed performance. However, tensions flared in the closing stages when Kylian Mbappé had a goal disallowed for offside. Moments later, Osasuna launched a counterattack culminating in García’s winner. Fans directed frustration toward Vinícius upon his substitution, reflecting growing pressure within the squad [1][2].
moro’s impact sparks upset
Raúl Moro played a pivotal role in Osasuna’s victory after joining the club last month from Ajax. The 23-year-old winger provided the assist for García’s winning goal, marking his second contribution in four appearances. Moro’s speed and movement troubled Real Madrid’s right flank throughout the second half. His previous stint at Ajax yielded minimal playing time, prompting the January transfer. Osasuna now benefits from his attacking presence in a tight relegation battle [4].
title implications remain open
Despite the loss, Real Madrid retains a two-point advantage over FC Barcelona in the La Liga standings. Barcelona has the opportunity to seize first place with a victory over Levante on Sunday. Real Madrid created 1.69 expected goals (xG) compared to Osasuna’s 2.05, indicating inefficiency in attack. Manager Álvaro Arbeloa faces scrutiny after consecutive away draws preceding this defeat. Defensive lapses continue to undermine their championship campaign [2][5].