Osasuna head coach Luis Miguel Ramis launched a furious attack on the officials after a 0-2 home defeat to Espanyol, a result that leaves the club 12th in La Liga with seven points. Ramis focused his anger on a penalty incident involving Raúl that was not given, which he claimed decided the match.
"The match was defined by the penalty decision (not given for Raúl)," the manager explained in his post-match press conference. "The VAR decision is absolutely inexplicable." The Navarrese boss felt that moment was key in a game where his side made defensive errors, allowing Roberto Fernández Jaén to score twice inside the first twenty minutes.
Team situation
Osasuna head into the international break on the back of two consecutive losses, with a record of two wins, one draw and two defeats from their opening five fixtures. The team has scored five goals and conceded eight, sitting five points behind leaders Barcelona. The squad now faces a trip to eighth-placed Atlético Madrid with several key absences in midfield and defence.
The club's medical report confirms injuries to Aimar Oroz, Jorge Herrando and Moi Gómez, with no specific return timeline given. This forces adjustments for a team seeking to rediscover the defensive solidity shown earlier in the campaign.
Reaction and support
Despite the poor result, Ramis was keen to highlight the unwavering support of the Osasuna fans, who packed El Sadar. "It's a value we must rely on to get out of this," the coach stated, acknowledging his team tried to react after the first goal but failed to turn the game around. Catena and Rockson were pinpointed for the errors that led to the visitors' goals.
The manager was clear about what comes next: they must avoid a repeat performance. Focus must be total ahead of the trip to the Metropolitano. With the standings showing a tight mid-table picture, every point becomes key. The team travels to Madrid with the obligation to stop the negative run and pick up points before the next international break.
