Osasuna secured a thrilling 3-2 victory against Athletic Bilbao in the Round of 16 of the Copa del Rey, marking their advancement to the quarterfinals. The match, held at the San Mamés Stadium, showcased a fierce competition between the two top La Liga teams. Budimir netted the decisive goal for Osasuna, leading the team to a remarkable comeback. The match started with Athletic taking an early lead with a goal from Inaki Williams in the 15th minute, capitalizing on a defensive error from Osasuna. However, Osasuna responded quickly with a standout performance from Ante Budimir, who leveled the score in the 32nd minute with an impressive header. Athletic regained their lead just before halftime through Iker Muniain’s set-piece effort, making it 2-1 at the break. In the second half, Osasuna showed resilience and determination, equalizing once again through Kike García’s goal in the 56th minute. It was Budimir who completed the comeback by scoring the winning goal in the 78th minute with a fine finish inside the box. With this victory, Osasuna continues their pursuit of cup glory, eyeing further success in the competition. Manager Jagoba Arrasate expressed his pride in the team’s performance, stating, ‘We showed character and belief throughout the match. We knew we could turn it around.’ The next round of the Copa del Rey promises to be just as exciting as Osasuna looks to make a deep run in this prestigious tournament.
Osasuna Advances to Copa del Rey Quarterfinals after Defeating Athletic Bilbao 3-2
