Osasuna defeated Real Madrid 2-1 in a La Liga match on February 21, 2026, at Estadio El Sadar in Pamplona. The result handed Barcelona an opportunity to overtake Madrid at the top of the standings. Madrid entered the game with a two point lead over Barcelona, having played one more match.
However the defeat allowed Barcelona to potentially claim first place with a win against Levante the next day.
Key Events
Referee Alejandro Quintero Gonzalez awarded Osasuna a penalty in the 38th minute after Thibaut Courtois, the Real Madrid goalkeeper, fouled Ante Budimir, the Osasuna forward. Budimir converted the spot kick to give Osasuna the lead. Additionally Courtois received a yellow card for the incident.
Meanwhile Real Madrid pressed for an equalizer. Federico Valverde, the Real Madrid midfielder, provided a low cross in the 73rd minute that Vinicius Junior, the Real Madrid forward, tapped in from close range.
Dramatic Finish
Osasuna regained the lead in the 90th minute when Raul Garcia, the Osasuna substitute forward, scored after a VAR review overturned an offside call. Raul Moro, the Osasuna winger, assisted the goal with a precise pass.
This strike sealed the victory and ended Osasuna’s long wait for a league win against Madrid since 2011. Furthermore Vinicius Junior received a yellow card for dissent in the 88th minute, adding to Real Madrid’s frustrations.
Team Implications
The loss ended Real Madrid’s eight-game winning streak in La Liga. Osasuna climbed to ninth place with 33 points. Alvaro Arbeloa, the Real Madrid manager, faced scrutiny as his team dropped crucial points. Alessio Lisci, the Osasuna manager, celebrated the upset that boosted Barcelona’s title hopes.