Osasuna 3-0 Deportivo Alavés: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Osasuna 3-0 Deportivo Alavés in the La Liga on Saturday, 20 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Osasuna secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Deportivo Alavés at home. The first half ended goalless, with both sides creating chances but failing to convert, as Alavés edged possession slightly while Osasuna looked threatening from set pieces. Coming off a mixed run including a recent 2-0 win over Levante but a loss to Barcelona, Osasuna grew into the game after the break, breaking the deadlock when Ante Budimir scored in the 72nd minute.

The hosts doubled their lead nine minutes later through Ante Budimir’s penalty in the 81st minute, shifting momentum decisively in their favour. Alavés, who arrived on the back of four losses in their last five league games including defeats to Real Madrid and Barcelona, struggled to respond despite substitutions. Osasuna sealed the win with Raúl García’s goal in the 90+3rd minute, capping a strong second-half performance that built on their recent home form.

Osasuna’s edge in attacking metrics stood out despite Alavés holding a slim possession advantage at 53% to 47%, suggesting the visitors controlled the ball but lacked penetration. The hosts dominated corners 9-0 and completed more successful dribbles at 43 to 29, pointing to greater threat in the final third, while both teams picked up two yellow cards each with no reds issued. Osasuna converted one penalty and recorded a single assist, underlining their clinical finishing compared to Alavés’ zero in those categories.

Substitutions played a role in the flow, with Osasuna using all five: Kike Barja replaced Rubén García and Íñigo Arguibide came on for Valentin Rosier at 69’, Juan Cruz replaced Abel Bretones at 86’, and Asier Osambela and Raúl García substituted for Aimar Oroz and Ante Budimir respectively at 89’. Alavés made four changes, including Carles Aleñá for Abde Rebbach and Carlos Vicente for Calebe at half-time, Aitor Mañas for Pablo Ibáñez at 77’, and Jon Guridi for Denis Suárez at 89’, but these failed to turn the tide.

The match turned in the second half with Osasuna’s substitutions at 69’ injecting energy, as Kike Barja replaced Rubén García and Íñigo Arguibide came on for Valentin Rosier, leading to Ante Budimir’s opening goal assisted by Aimar Oroz in the 72nd minute. Yellow cards followed for Osasuna’s Alejandro Catena at 74’ and Abel Bretones at 76’, matched by Alavés’ Victor Parada at 61’ and Carles Aleñá at 74’, but these did not disrupt the hosts’ rhythm. Ante Budimir then converted a penalty in the 81st minute to make it 2-0, before Raúl García, who had replaced Budimir at 89’, added a late third in the 90+3rd minute to confirm the rout.

Alavés’ half-time changes, with Carles Aleñá replacing Abde Rebbach and Carlos Vicente coming on for Calebe, aimed to spark their attack, but further subs like Aitor Mañas for Pablo Ibáñez at 77’ and Jon Guridi for Denis Suárez at 89’ could not prevent the clean sheet loss. Osasuna’s late adjustments, including Juan Cruz for Abel Bretones at 86’ and Asier Osambela for Aimar Oroz at 89’, helped maintain control through the closing stages.

Osasuna lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, allowing them to balance defensive solidity with attacking width, where partnerships like Aimar Oroz assisting Ante Budimir proved key in breaking down Alavés. Standout roles included Ante Budimir leading the line effectively before Raúl García replaced him late on, while Abel Bretones contributed on the flank until Juan Cruz took over. Players such as Rubén García and Valentin Rosier started but made way for Kike Barja and Íñigo Arguibide respectively in the second half, adding fresh impetus.

Deportivo Alavés deployed a 4-1-4-1 shape, focusing on midfield control to counter Osasuna’s threats, with Denis Suárez involved until Jon Guridi replaced him late. Key moments saw Abde Rebbach and Calebe start but exit at half-time for Carles Aleñá and Carlos Vicente, while Pablo Ibáñez featured until Aitor Mañas came on. Yellow cards for Victor Parada and Carles Aleñá highlighted disciplinary issues in their setup.

Ante Budimir earned Bwin’s Man of the Match award for his brace, scoring twice without any assists, big chances created or key passes in the stats, but his clinical finishing from open play and a penalty proved decisive in Osasuna’s victory. He started the game and led the attack effectively before being replaced by Raúl García at 89’.

Recent La Liga matches:

• Win: 3-0 vs Deportivo Alavés (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs FC Barcelona (A)
• Win: 2-0 vs Levante (H)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Mallorca (A)
• Loss: 1-3 vs Real Sociedad (H)

Recent La Liga matches:

• Loss: 0-3 vs Osasuna (A)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Real Madrid (H)
• Win: 1-0 vs Real Sociedad (H)
• Loss: 1-3 vs FC Barcelona (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Celta de Vigo (H)

Osasuna have just secured a 3-0 win over Deportivo Alavés, boosting their position to 12th on 18 points after a patchy run that included a loss to Barcelona but a win over Levante. They now face Athletic Club on 2026-01-03 at 15:15, with the opponents sitting eighth on 23 points, offering a chance to close the gap on mid-table rivals and build momentum towards European spots.

Deportivo Alavés have just suffered a 3-0 defeat to Osasuna, leaving them 15th on 18 points following a tough spell with four losses in their last five, including to Real Madrid and Barcelona. Their next fixture is against Real Oviedo on 2026-01-04 at 17:30, with the opposition in 19th on 11 points, presenting an opportunity to pick up vital points and distance themselves from the relegation zone.

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