Club Atlético Osasuna won in an emotional game after the damage caused by the “Cold Drop” in the Valencian Community. The Rojillo players presented their head coach, a Massanassa native, with a win that placed the team with 21 points. Forward Ante Budimir scored the game-winning goal from the penalty spot.

The game started with Osasuna leading the possession and creating chaos on the flanks thanks to defenders Jesús Areso and Rubén Peña and forward Bryan Zaragoza. Following a play orchestrated by midfielder Aimar Oroz, Budimir drew a penalty, which had to be reviewed by the referee before calling it. The Croatian international stepped to the spot and converted the goal. The striker and his teammates dedicated the goal to those affected by the “Cold Drop.” Having the advantage on the scoreboard, Osasuna continued to dominate the game, and Aimar and Budimir missed their chances to extend the lead.

In the second half, Los Rojillos remained in control and even had a chance through Peña, but a defender blocked the attempt. In the 54th minute, Budimir tried with a powerful shot but hit the woodwork. Three minutes later, Zaragoza fired a shot that barely missed the target. As the game ended, Real Valladolid had a chance to even the score, but defender Alejandro Catena stopped the ball from going in.

With the win, Osasuna is now fourth in the standings after 12 LaLiga EA Sports games and recorded its second-best start to a season in Primera División. Los Rojillos now prepare to face Chiclana in the first round of la Copa del Rey on Tuesday, November 5. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. CET (6 p.m. GMT/1 p.m. ET).

GAME NOTES
- Osasuna and Real Valladolid met for the first time this season. They have met 101 times, 61 in the top flight. Los Rojillos now hold a record of 41-32-28 (25-22-14 in the top flight).
- Forward Ante Budimir scored his sixth goal of the season.
- Defender Juan Cruz made his 100th start as a rojillo.
- Midfielder Jon Moncayola made his 180th appearance and 130th start in Primera División, all with Osasuna.

BOX SCORE
CA Osasuna 1-0 Real Valladolid

GOALS:
OSA: Ante Budimir 6 (Penalty kick) 19’

DISCIPLINE:
VLL: Anuar (Yellow Card) 16’
VLL: Luís Pérez (Yellow Card) 19’
VLL: Kike Pérez (Yellow Card) 69’
VLL: Mario Martín (Yellow Card) 71’
VLL: Pezzolano (Yellow Card) 77’
OSA: Jon Moncayola (Yellow Card) 77’
VLL: Iván Sánchez (Yellow Card) 84’

CA Osasuna: Sergio Herrera (C); Juan Cruz, Lucas Torró, Jon Moncayola (Pablo Ibáñez, m. 85), Aimar Oroz (Abel Bretones, m. 90+2), Jesús Areso, Rubén Peña (Moi Gómez, m. 63), Ante Budimir (Raúl García, m. 85), Bryan Zaragoza (Rubén García, m. 85), Enzo Boyomo, Alejnadro Catena
Subs not used: Aitor Fernández; Nacho Vidal, Unai García, Jorge Herrando, Iker Muñoz, Jose Arnaiz, Iker Benito

Real Valladolid: Karl Hein; Luís Pérez, David Torres, Javi Sánchez (C), Raúl Moro, Mario Martín (Marcos André, m. 81), Eray Cömert (Victor Meseguer, m. 58), Selim Amallah (Iván Sánchez, m. 58), Lucas Rosa, Anuar (Kike Pérez, m. 58)
Subs not used: André Ferreira; Stanko Jurić, Chuki, Raúl Chasco, Mario Maroto, Juma Bah

STATS SUMMARY:
OSA/VLL
Shots: 20/7
Shots on Goal: 4/4
Corners: 7/2
Fouls: 21/2
Offsides: 0/2
Possession: 49.7%/50.3%

Referee: Víctor García Verdura
Assistant referees: Julián Villaseñor Julián & Gonzalo García González
Fourth official: Gonzalo González Paez
VAR: Valentín Pizarro Gómez
Assistant VAR: Iván Hernández Ramos