Osasuna beat Racing Santander 2-0 at El Sadar.

The LaLiga fixture between Osasuna and Racing Santander unfolded at the historic El Sadar stadium in Pamplona on 18 October 2026. Both sides entered the match seeking points, but the home side quickly imposed its intentions in front of a supportive crowd.

How it unfolded

The opening stages were tense, and the first booking came early when Racing Santander’s Álvaro Mantilla was shown a yellow card in the sixth minute. Just three minutes later, Osasuna took the lead: Ante Budimir converted a penalty with a composed left-footed strike to the bottom left corner, putting the hosts 1-0 up.

The game’s rhythm continued to shift, and in the 28th minute Osasuna’s Valentin Rosier received a yellow card for a bad foul, signalling a physical contest in midfield. After the break, Racing Santander’s Jorge Salinas was booked in the 51st minute for a bad foul, as both teams vied for control in the second half.

Osasuna’s lead was reinforced when Ante Budimir, the penalty scorer, was cautioned in the 60th minute for a bad foul, showing his involvement in the ongoing battles across the pitch. Racing Santander’s Iván Martín added another booking in the 80th minute after a handball offence.

The decisive moment arrived in the 88th minute when Asier Osambela broke the deadlock for Osasuna. He slotted a left-footed shot from the centre of the box into the centre of the goal after a swift counter-attack, extending the lead to 2-0 and sealing the result.

Standout performers

Ante Budimir was the most influential figure, scoring the opening penalty and later contributing to the team’s defensive work, albeit receiving a yellow card. Asier Osambela provided the late strike that secured the win, demonstrating pace and finishing ability on the break.

Match facts

  • Final score: Osasuna 2-0 Racing Santander
  • Scorers: Ante Budimir (9' penalty), Asier Osambela (88')
  • Bookings:
    • Álvaro Mantilla (Racing Santander) – 6'
    • Valentin Rosier (Osasuna) – 28' (bad foul)
    • Jorge Salinas (Racing Santander) – 51' (bad foul)
    • Ante Budimir (Osasuna) – 60' (bad foul)
    • Iván Martín (Racing Santander) – 80' (handball)
  • Venue: El Sadar, Pamplona

What it means

The 2-0 win gives Osasuna three points and a clean sheet, while Racing Santander return home without any points from the encounter. Both teams will look to build on these performances in their upcoming LaLiga fixtures.