Analysis The numbers behind the result
Deportivo's late show masks modest xG edge
Deportivo La Coruña's 2-1 victory was marginally deserved on the balance of play, with their xG of 2.39 slightly outperforming Osasuna's 1.12, but the narrow scoreline exaggerated their dominance. Despite holding 62% possession and outshooting the visitors 18 to 11, Deportivo created only seven shots on target — just three more than Osasuna — suggesting their superiority in buildup didn't always translate to high-quality chances.
The hosts' comeback was sparked by Mario Soriano's 64th-minute equaliser (assisted by Luismi Cruz) before Bil Nsongo's 87th-minute winner, though neither side particularly excelled in converting their expected goals. Osasuna's Ante Budimir had given them a 32nd-minute lead against the run of play, but their four yellow cards and 38% possession highlighted their struggle to contain Deportivo's pressure. The decisive stat was Deportivo's eight corners to Osasuna's two, reflecting their sustained territorial advantage that eventually told late on.