Vitoria-Gasteiz, April 6, 2026 In a tense La Liga Round 30 encounter at Mendizorrotza Stadium, Alaves snatched a last-gasp 2-2 draw against Osasuna, with L. Boye converting a dramatic 91st-minute penalty. The result keeps both teams locked in the mid-table battle, each walking away with a point from a game that saw two penalties, an early strike, and a spirited fightback.
Alaves vs Osasuna: Match Summary
| Match Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Tournament | La Liga – Round 30 |
| Match | Valencia vs Celta Vigo |
| Date | 05 April 2026 |
| Time | 21:15 |
| Half-Time | 1 – 0 |
| Full-Time | 2 – 2 |
First Half: Rosier Strikes Early, Martinez Levels
The match exploded into life within the opening five minutes. Osasuna caught the Alaves defense sleeping, and V. Rosier found the net in the 4th minute to give the visitors a dream start. The early goal stunned the home crowd and put Osasuna in firm control of the tempo.
Alaves struggled to break down a disciplined Osasuna backline for much of the first half. However, just before the interval, the home side found their breakthrough. In the 44th minute, T. Martinez rose highest or slotted home to restore parity, sending the teams into the dressing room locked at 1-1.
Second Half: Budimir Puts Osasuna Ahead from the Spot
The second half was a tightly contested affair, with both sides wary of conceding. Chances were few and far between as midfield battles dominated the pitch. But the deadlock was broken in the 80th minute when the referee pointed to the spot for an Osasuna penalty.
A. Budimir, known for his composure from 12 yards, stepped up and made no mistake, sending the Alaves goalkeeper the wrong way. Osasuna led 2-1 with just ten minutes of regular time remaining. It looked as though the visitors would hold on for a crucial away victory.
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Alaves vs Osasuna: Goal Scorers
| Player | Team | Minute |
|---|---|---|
| T. Martinez | Alaves | 44′ |
| L. Boye | Alaves | 90+1′ |
| V. Rosier | Osasuna | 4′ |
| A. Budimir | Osasuna | 80′ |
Alaves threw everyone forward in search of an equalizer. Their relentless pressure finally paid off in the first minute of stoppage time. A desperate scramble inside the Osasuna box led to a handball or a rash challenge, and the referee awarded Alaves a penalty of their own.
With the weight of the match on his shoulders, L. Boye stepped up in the 90+1st minute. Under immense pressure, he calmly converted the penalty, sending the Mestizos faithful into raptures. The stadium erupted as the ball hit the back of the net.
Aftermath: A Point Apiece
The final whistle blew shortly after the restart, confirming a 2-2 stalemate.
- For Alaves, the late equalizer feels like a victory. Rescuing a point from a losing position, especially so deep into stoppage time, demonstrates fighting spirit and keeps their momentum alive.
- For Osasuna, the result will sting. Having led twice first through Rosier and then through Budimir’s late penalty they will feel they should have walked away with all three points. The defensive lapse to concede a penalty in the 91st minute will be a tough lesson.
Both teams now turn their attention to Round 31, with Alaves gaining a psychological boost from the late drama, while Osasuna must quickly shake off the disappointment of two dropped points.
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