CA Osasuna endured a heavy 5-2 defeat against Deportivo Alavés at Mendizorroza, a result that leaves the Navarrese side eighth in La Liga with 7 points. Head coach Luis Miguel Ramis analyzed the match for Movistar+ cameras after the final whistle.
The thrashing in Vitoria comes at a delicate time for the squad, which faces the next match with several key absences. Aimar Oroz, Jorge Herrando, and Moi Gómez are currently sidelined, complicating Ramis's options. The rojillo team has scored 5 goals and conceded 6 so far this season, with a negative goal difference of -1.
What did Ramis say about the defeat?
Luis Miguel Ramis, the Osasuna manager, was clear in his assessment. He did not take personal responsibility for the scoreline and pointed directly to mistakes made on the pitch. "The result is what it is and we deserve it for the errors we made," stated the coach. Ramis emphasized that comebacks do not happen by magic and demanded greater defensive concentration from his players in key moments.
The only positive spark for the visitors came from Croatian striker Ante Budimir, who scored both of his team's goals. Budimir pulled one back from the penalty spot just after halftime and scored again later, though his effort was in vain. For Alavés, forward Boyé was among the scorers on a night where the Navarrese defense looked particularly fragile.
How does this result affect the season?
The defeat puts a brake on the positive run Osasuna had been on, reflected in their recent form of win, draw, win, loss (LWWD). The team sits 5 points behind leaders Barcelona in a table where every mistake is costly. This stumble momentarily distances the Pamplona side from the upper positions and increases pressure ahead of the imminent home fixture.
The squad must react quickly, as the schedule offers no respite. Fans can check the evolution of the league table on our standings page to follow the fight for European spots.
What is Osasuna's next match?
The team has an immediate opportunity to make amends. This Saturday, September 12, at 16:15, Osasuna hosts RCD Espanyol at El Sadar. This match corresponds to the fifth matchday of La Liga and presents itself as a vital duel to recover confidence and the points lost in Vitoria.
Espanyol, currently in 12th place in the table, will visit Pamplona with their own ambitions. The planning for this match, along with the rest of the schedule, is available in our fixtures section. The game will be played without the injured Oroz, Herrando, and Gómez, meaning Ramis must find solutions within a depleted squad. The final action of the article will be the starting whistle on Saturday at El Sadar.
