In a jaw-dropping La Liga showdown, Osasuna pulled off a stunning 4-2 victory against league leaders Barcelona, handing them their first defeat of the season! 😱
Croatian forward Ante Budimir was the hero of the night, netting two crucial goals. The action kicked off when Bryan Zaragoza, on loan from Bayern Munich, delivered a perfect assist for Budimir to head home the opener in the 18th minute. Budimir wasn't done yet—just ten minutes later, he doubled Osasuna's lead with a swift counterattack that left Barca's defense in the dust. 🏃♂️💨
Barcelona tried to claw their way back into the game. A massive blunder by Osasuna's goalkeeper Sergio Herrera in the 53rd minute allowed Pau Victor's routine shot to sneak in, cutting the deficit to 2-1. But Osasuna wasn't about to let this one slip! Budimir completed his brace from the penalty spot in the 72nd minute after being fouled in the box, making it 3-1. 🎯
The excitement didn't stop there! Substitute Abel Bretones unleashed a long-range rocket in the 83rd minute, pushing Osasuna's lead to 4-1. Barcelona's Lamine Yamal managed to grab a consolation goal in the 89th minute with a shot from the edge of the box, wrapping up the scoring at 4-2. What a match! 🔥
Despite the defeat, Barcelona remains atop the standings with 21 points, four ahead of second-placed Real Madrid, who have a game in hand and will face off against local rivals Atletico Madrid on Sunday night. The title race is heating up! 🏆
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Budimir's brace helps Osasuna stun La Liga leaders Barcelona 4-2
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