Club Atlético Osasuna ended its Copa del Rey run after losing 2-0 to Real Sociedad at Reale Arena on Thursday night. In a 14-minute lapse, Los Rojillos went from being the leading team on chances to fighting an uphill battle as they found themselves down two goals and with one less player.

Los Rojillos started strong, creating early chances. Forward Ante Budimir came close to opening the scoring with a left-footed strike off a cross, but his effort went just wide. Five minutes later, midfielder Aimar nearly put the visitors ahead with a long-range shot that grazed the post. Real Sociedad struck first in the 21st minute when forward Ander Barrenetxea fired a shot inside the box. Ten minutes later, midfielder Brais Méndez doubled the lead, finishing past an outstretched goalkeeper Sergio Herrera. Osasuna's task became even more difficult in the 35th minute when defender Alejandro Catena received a straight red card after a VAR review. Just before halftime, Aimar connected with a volley that narrowly missed the top corner.

Despite being down a man, the Navarrese continued to push forward in the second half. In the 68th minute, Budimir got his head on a well-placed cross from forward Bryan Zaragoza, but the opposing goalkeeper made a comfortable save. The visitors looked to create chances through quick passing in the final third, but Real Sociedad’s defense held firm, clearing away crosses and limiting opportunities. Late in the match, midfielder Lucas Torró had a final attempt with a powerful right-footed shot from inside the box, but it sailed off target.

Osasuna will be back to league action on Monday, February 10, when they travel to Palma de Mallorca to face R.C.D. Mallorca at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. CET (8 p.m. GMT/3 p.m. ET).

BOX SCORE
Real Soicedad 2-0 Osasuna

GOALS:
RSO: Ander Berrenetxea 3 (Mikel Oyarzabal 3) 21’
RSO: Brais Méndez 3 (Mikel Oyarzabal 4) 31’

DISCIPLINE:
OSA: Alejandro Catena (Red card) 35’
RSO: Mikel Oyarzabal (Yellow card) 45+1’
OSA: Aimar (Yellow card) 45+1’
OSA: Jon Moncayola (Yellow card) 45+5’
OSA: Sergio Herrera (Yellow card) 45+6’
OSA: Pablo Ibáñez (Yellow card) 77’
OSA: Jesús Areso (Yellow card) 80’
RSO: Aihen Muñoz (Yellow card) 87’

Real Sociedad: Álex Remiro; Aihen Muñoz, Martín Zubimendi, Igor Zubeldia (Jon Aramburu, m. 60), Aritz Elustondo, Ander Barrenetxea (Sergio Gómez, m. 55), Mikel Oyarzabal (Orri Óskarsson, m. 55), Takefusa Kubo (Sheraldo Becker, m. 81), Nayef Aguerd, Brais Méndez, Pablo Marín (Jon Ander Olasagasti, m.60)
Subs not used: Unai Marrero; Arsen Zakharyan, Javi López, Jon Pacheco, Beñat Turrientes, Luka Sucic

CA Osasuna: Sergio Herrera; Juan Cruz, Jon Moncayola (Lucas Torró, m. 60), Aimar (Pablo Ibáñez, m. 60), Kike Barja (C) (Jorge Herrando, m. 37), Jesús Areso, Rubén García (Bryan Zaragoza, m. 60), Ante Budimir (Raúl García, m. 71), Iker Muñoz, Enzo Boyomo, Alejandro Catena
Subs not used: Aitor Fernández; Unai García, Rubén Peña, Moi Gómez, Jose Arnaiz, Abel Bretones 

STATS SUMMARY:
RSO/OSA
Shots: 11/9
Shots on Goal: 4/3
Corners: 9/4
Fouls: 19/12
Possession: 56.5%/43.5%

Referee: Mario Melero López
Assistant referees: José Luis Martínez Serrato & José Francisco García Lozano
Fourth official: Abraham Domínguez Cervantes
VAR: Carlos Del Cerro Grande
Assistant VAR: Gonzalo García González