LaLiga: Sevilla's Struggles Continue with 1-0 Loss to Osasuna

Osasuna secures a crucial 1-0 win over struggling Sevilla, boosting their European qualification hopes. Read the match highlights.

Osasuna boosted their European qualification chances with a narrow 1-0 victory over struggling Sevilla, extending the Andalusians' winless run to six games. Sevilla, under pressure due to their proximity to the relegation zone, failed to capitalize on early opportunities.

The match's turning point came when Rubén García scored a stunning free-kick from a tight angle, beating Ørjan Nyland in the Sevilla goal. This marked García's fourth goal of the season and followed his recent strike in Osasuna's 3-2 win over Real Valladolid.

Sevilla's frustration intensified when Dodi Lukébakio was given a straight red card for elbowing Alejandro Catena just past the half-hour mark, ensuring he wouldn't score and end his drought tonight. Initially, referee Adrian Cordero also sent off Pablo Ibáñez for a challenge on Djibril Sow, but a VAR review downgraded it to a yellow card.

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— C. A. OSASUNA (@osasuna_en) April 24, 2025

After the red card, Osasuna began brightly, with Bryan Zaragoza delivering an eye-catching cross that found Ante Budimir, who headed wide. Sevilla had few chances, but Lucien Agoumé missed an opportunity to equalize, heading wide from a corner at point-blank range. Osasuna looked comfortable, and Zaragoza nearly scored again with a speculative shot that flew past the post.

Rubén García's delightful free-kick proved to be the decisive factor in Osasuna's 1-0 win, leaving Sevilla facing the daunting prospect of a relegation battle with five games remaining. Sevilla dropped to 16th in the table, while Osasuna moved up to eighth, reviving their hopes of competing in a European competition for the first time in 19 years.