Espanyol beat Osasuna 2-0 at El Sadar.

The LaLiga encounter took place on 12 September 2026 at the historic El Sadar stadium in Pamplona. Both clubs entered the fixture looking to add three points, and the atmosphere was typical of a top-flight Spanish showdown, with the home side hoping to capitalize on familiar surroundings.

How it unfolded

The match opened explosively, as Espanyol took the lead inside the first five minutes. In the third minute, Roberto Fernández struck with a left-footed finish from very close range after a cross from Marcos Fernández, sending the ball to the centre of the net and putting Osasuna on the back foot. The early breakthrough set the tone for the rest of the first half.

Just fourteen minutes later, Espanyol doubled their advantage. At the 17th minute, Roberto Fernández again found the back of the net, this time with a right-footed shot from very close range that slipped into the bottom left corner. The goal was supplied by Omar El Hilali, who delivered the decisive pass. By the half-hour mark the visitors were firmly in control, leading 2-0.

The remainder of the first half saw discipline become a talking point. Osasuna’s Enrique Barja received a yellow card in the 30th minute for a bad foul. Nine minutes later, Jon Moncayola was also booked for a bad foul, bringing the home side’s tally to two cautions before the break.

Espanyol’s own discipline was tested immediately after the halftime interval. Clemens Riedel was shown a yellow card in the 40th minute for a bad foul, and five minutes later Omar El Hilali, who had assisted the second goal, was booked for a bad foul as well. The referee’s decisions kept both teams on edge as the match progressed.

The final booking of the game came in the 87th minute when Roger Hinojo was cautioned for a handball. No further goals were added, and the match concluded with Espanyol comfortably ahead.

Standout performers

Roberto Fernández was the clear match-winner, netting both of Espanyol’s goals and demonstrating composure inside the box. His first strike came from a Marcos Fernández cross, while the second was set up by Omar El Hilali, whose contribution was pivotal despite his later booking. Marcos Fernández’s early assist and Omar El Hilali’s assist for the second goal also earned them mention as key creators in the victory.

Match facts

  • Final score: Osasuna 0-2 Espanyol
  • Scorers: Roberto Fernández (3’, 17’) – assisted by Marcos Fernández (3’) and Omar El Hilali (17’)
  • Bookings:
    • Enrique Barja (Osasuna) – 30’
    • Jon Moncayola (Osasuna) – 39’
    • Clemens Riedel (Espanyol) – 40’
    • Omar El Hilali (Espanyol) – 45’
    • Roger Hinojo (Espanyol) – 87’
  • Venue: El Sadar, Pamplona

What it means

The result hands Espanyol a valuable away win in LaLiga, while Osasuna return to the training ground from El Sadar having been unable to find a breakthrough at home.