Leganés Snatches Crucial Point in Tough Battle Against Osasuna

In a challenging evening for Budimir, Leganés managed to secure a vital point, though it wasn’t enough to lift them out of the relegation zone. Dani Raba emerged as the hero for Leganés, salvaging a precious draw in a match marred by Budimir’s blunders and resulting in a point split that left neither team satisfied. Both sides remain on winless streaks. Despite being a Monday, Butarque Stadium was packed with fans eager to support their team, which sits precariously in the antepenultimate spot on the table.

The game kicked off with intensity, as both teams battled evenly through the first half. Borja Jiménez’s squad had already fired warning shots with Juan Cruz and Tapia, forcing Herrera to fend them off. As the match progressed, Osasuna began breaking through with clearer opportunities in the Leganés area. The most baffling error occurred at the half-hour mark when Budimir, usually reliable, missed an easy tap-in, leaving fans in disbelief. Earlier, Dmitrovic had impressively denied Moncayola the opening goal.

Osasuna’s dominance grew more apparent, and shortly before halftime, they seemingly scored first—only to have it disallowed by VAR for a razor-thin offside. Rubén García’s short corner to Moncayola, followed by a return pass, nearly led to Torró’s finish until the replay intervened. The visual evidence showed just how marginal the call was. Meanwhile, Leganés endured, nearly taking the lead before the break if not for Herrera’s stunning save from a Sergio González free-kick.

After halftime, the scene remained unchanged, and five minutes into the second half, Osasuna capitalized on a corner. Catena flicked the ball on at the near post, allowing Herrando to net his first LaLiga goal unchallenged at the far post. Missed chances proved costly for Budimir and Osasuna, as two more squandered opportunities compounded their regrets. Despite the chances he had, the top Osasuna scorer left the game goalless, seeing his team’s lead erased by a determined Leganés squad.

Leganés fought back, finding hope when Bretones fouled Sergio Fernández, leading to a crucial penalty just three minutes from the 90-minute mark. Raba calmly converted from the spot, keeping Leganés’ survival hopes alive. With only eight matches remaining, they remain two points from safety, fully aware of the arduous road ahead.