CA Osasuna were knocked out of the Copa de la Reina on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, after losing in the first elimination round against Racing. The match, covered live by Real Racing Club, was a hard blow for the Navarrese side in their first cup fixture of the season.
Sergio Canales opened the scoring for the home side, while Pablo García sealed the result by scoring his first goal for Racing. The defeat comes at a tricky time for Osasuna, who are navigating the league season with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss from their first four games, placing them 8th in La Liga with 7 points. The team has scored 5 goals and conceded 6, with a negative goal difference of -1, and sits 5 points behind leaders Barcelona.
How does this elimination affect the season?
The early exit from the Copa de la Reina now focuses all the club's efforts on the league competition. The next challenge is a home match against Espanyol, scheduled for 12 September. This fixture gains greater importance after the cup setback and with the team needing points to stay in the upper part of the standings.
The absence of key players complicates the situation. Currently, the Navarrese team has Aimar Oroz, Jorge Herrando and Moi Gómez on the injured list, notable absences the coaching staff must manage. Fans can check the squad's status on the club's injuries page.
What context surrounded the cup match?
The match was part of the first knockout round of the Copa de la Reina 26/27. According to the Real Racing Club report, the event also included the presentation of BELOCIAN during a press conference at the Cantabrian club's facilities. These kinds of parallel events are common ahead of significant matches.
For Osasuna, the priority now is to react quickly. The team must forget this defeat and prepare intensely for the next league game. The available squad, despite the injuries, has enough experience to compete on two fronts, though now only one remains to focus on.
What is the next step for the team?
The schedule offers no respite. After the match against Espanyol, Osasuna will face a succession of La Liga fixtures that will define their position heading into the first third of the season. The planning of matches can be followed on the detailed official fixtures calendar.
The cup elimination leaves Osasuna with a single competitive objective for the coming weeks. The coaching staff will work to correct the defensive errors that have led to conceding 6 goals in 4 league games. The next appointment is on 12 September 2026 at El Sadar against Espanyol, a team sitting twelfth in the table.
