Budimir Penalty Seals 1-0 Osasuna Win Over Getafe

Osasuna Grind Out Gritty 1-0 Win Over 10-Man Getafe

Osasuna edged a tempestuous 1-0 victory over Getafe in La Liga’s third round, Ante Budimir’s first-half penalty separating two sides who collected nine yellow cards in a match that simmered with frustration from start to finish.

Getafe’s Early Aggression Meets Osasuna’s Resolve

The visitors started brighter, pressing high as José Bordalás’s side looked to impose their physical style. But it was Osasuna’s Jorge Herrando who earned the game’s first booking after just 17 minutes for hacking down Enes Ünal. The tension only grew when Getafe’s defensive rock Djené saw yellow for dissent before halftime.

Budimir Strikes From The Spot Before VAR Drama

The match tipped in the 45th minute when referee Isidro Díaz pointed to the spot after a tangle in the box. Croatian striker Budimir buried the penalty with ice in his veins, sending David Soria the wrong way for what proved the winner. Getafe thought they’d equalized when Ünal bundled home early in the second half, only for VAR to cruelly rule it out for offside. The Turkish striker’s yellow card for protesting compounded their misery.

Osasuna’s keeper Sergio Herrera produced a crucial save from a rare Getafe shot on target, while at the other end, Budimir nearly doubled his tally with a header that whistled wide. The hosts’ 45% possession belied their control—their 1.70 xG dwarfed Getafe’s 0.65 as they created the clearer chances.

Late Fracas Overshadows Tense Finale

As frustrations boiled over, Getafe’s Orel Mangala and Juan Mojica joined the card parade before Osasuna’s substitutes got in on the act—Rubén García and Kike Barja both cautioned late on. The final whistle sparked jubilation from the home fans after a victory built on defensive grit (17 fouls committed) and Budimir’s clinical moment.

For Osasuna, this hard-fought win provides early momentum after last season’s mid-table finish. Getafe, still searching for their first victory, face growing pressure despite flashes of promise in their buildup play. Both sides will need cooler heads when La Liga resumes after the international break.

Key Moments

45+2′ ⚽ Osasuna — A. Budimir