Ante Budimir strikes again. Osasuna's striker scored the only goal of the match against Getafe (1-0) this Sunday, August 31, 2026, securing his team's second consecutive victory in La Liga. Against Soria's goalkeeper, the Croatian converted a penalty awarded after a foul by Djené during a corner kick. The red-and-white goalkeeper, known for his record of unbeaten matches, guessed the wrong side, but Budimir anticipated him to double the lead before halftime.
The match started relatively calmly, with few clear chances. Osasuna and Getafe, both seeking a strong start to the season, prioritized order and defensive rigor. Terrats attempted a long-range effort, while Oroz nearly scored after a dribble before Soria intervened ahead of Budimir in the box. The match's dynamics shifted on a controversial penalty, converted by Budimir after a VAR review. Getafe, who dominated in the second half, thought they had equalized through Ünal, but the goal was eventually disallowed for a marginal offside. Both teams then created chances without converting. Soria made a spectacular save on a header from Satriano, while Herrera cleared off the line from a Terrats cross. Tension rose with repeated fouls and yellow cards, but the score remained unchanged. Osasuna, solid defensively, held firm to secure the win and confirm their excellent start to the season with seven points from three matches.A decisive penalty and a talking VAR
Everything changed in the 45th minute. A VAR review altered the course of play: a foul by Djené on Budimir during a corner was penalized with a spot kick. Getafe's goalkeeper, Soria, dived the wrong way, allowing Budimir to slot the ball home and double Osasuna's lead. Getafe, who dominated territorially in the second half, thought they had equalized through Ünal, but technology intervened: the goal was offside. A detail that sealed the match's outcome. The refereeing decisions were at the heart of the debate. The controversial penalty sparked renewed discussions about VAR's strictness, while the disallowance of Ünal's goal underscored the importance of technology in modern football. Despite territorial dominance in the second half, Getafe failed to capitalize on their chances, leaving Osasuna to claim the win and continue their strong start.With this second consecutive success, Osasuna confirms its excellent start to the season. The Navarrese, who had already beaten Celta Vigo in the opening match, follow up with a victory against Getafe. Seven points in three games, a more than promising start for a team that relies on its collective strength and defensive solidity. Against them, Getafe, despite putting up a good fight, leave empty-handed and will have to come to terms with this defeat despite an encouraging performance.
Jorge Herrando, stretchered off after an injury sustained in a duel with Ünal, made way for Boyomo at the 39th minute. An exit that marked a turning point in the match, even though Osasuna managed to see out the game with composure. The Rojillos are now at the top of La Liga and can be pleased with their momentum, while Getafe will need to bounce back to avoid sinking to the bottom of the table.
