Deportivo triumph 2-1 over Osasuna at Riazor.
The LaLiga encounter between Deportivo and Osasuna unfolded on 2 November 2026 under the lights of Riazor in La Coruña. Both sides entered the match looking to claim three points, and the atmosphere was charged as the home crowd anticipated a decisive performance from their team.
How it unfolded
The first breakthrough came in the 32nd minute when Osasuna’s Ante Budimir found the net. Assisted by Moi Gómez, Budimir struck a right-footed shot from the centre of the box into the bottom left corner, giving the visitors a 1-0 lead. Just three minutes later, Moi Gómez was cautioned for a bad foul and received a yellow card.
The second half saw the momentum shift. In the 63rd minute, Osasuna’s Alejandro Catena was booked for a bad foul, adding a second yellow to the visitors’ tally. The very next minute, Deportivo responded. Mario Soriano Carreno, from a free-kick situation, fired a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner to level the score at 1-1. The assist for the equaliser was credited to Luismi Cruz.
As the game entered its closing stages, Osasuna continued to accumulate cautions. Abel Bretones was shown a yellow card in the 81st minute for a bad foul, followed by Enrique Barja (listed as Kike Barja) receiving a yellow in the 84th minute.
The decisive moment arrived in the 87th minute when Deportivo’s Bil Nsongo capitalised on a close-range opportunity, slotting a right-footed shot into the bottom left corner to restore the home side’s lead. The match concluded with Deportivo holding a 2-1 advantage.
Standout performers
- Mario Soriano Carreno (Deportivo) – Scored the equalising goal in the 64th minute, converting a free-kick with composure.
- Bil Nsongo (Deportivo) – Delivered the winning goal in the 87th minute, finishing a close-range chance.
- Ante Budimir (Osasuna) – Opened the scoring in the 32nd minute, demonstrating clinical finishing.
Match facts
- Final score: Deportivo 2-1 Osasuna
- Scorers:
- Ante Budimir (Osasuna) – 32' (assist: Moi Gómez)
- Mario Soriano Carreno (Deportivo) – 64' (assist: Luismi Cruz)
- Bil Nsongo (Deportivo) – 87'
- Bookings:
- Moi Gómez (Osasuna) – 35'
- Alejandro Catena (Osasuna) – 63'
- Abel Bretones (Osasuna) – 81'
- Enrique Barja (Osasuna) – 84'
- Venue: Riazor, La Coruña
What it means
The result hands Deportivo three points and a vital win at home, while Osasuna returns to the bench having fallen short despite an early lead. Both teams will look to build on the performances as the LaLiga season progresses.
