The intense clash between Athletic Club and Osasuna unfolds today in the Copa del Rey round of 16. The match, taking place at San Mamés, is a thrilling encounter with both teams battling to secure a spot in the next stage of Spain’s prestigious cup competition.
The game kicked off with high intensity, with Osasuna taking an early advantage. The first half saw a series of attacks from both sides, and Osasuna’s Aimar Oroz opened the scoring with a precise shot from the center of the area. Athletic Club responded with Iñaki Williams’ attempt, but it was Osasuna who capitalized on a penalty in the final moments of the first half, with Ante Budimir converting from the spot to give them a 2-0 lead.
The second half saw Athletic Club push hard to recover. They managed to pull one goal back through Nico Williams, whose strike brought them closer to a comeback. The match continued with action-packed moments, including a disallowed offside goal and several key saves from both goalkeepers. Athletic Club pushed relentlessly, but Osasuna held firm, adding a third goal in the 70th minute from Budimir once again, securing a significant lead.
Despite a late flurry from Athletic Club, which included a header from Álvaro Djaló, the match ended with Osasuna securing a 3-2 victory. This result sees them advance to the next round of the Copa del Rey, with Athletic Club being eliminated in a thrilling encounter.
