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Osasuna turn the Copa into a six‑goal fireworks display
Osasuna arrived at the Estadio Municipal with a single mission: remind everyone they still know how to strike a ball. The result was a six‑goal masterclass that left Atlético Calatayud clutching their scarves and wondering whether they’d signed a full‑time goalkeeper for a Sunday league side.
From the first whistle, the visitors imposed a rhythm that made the home side look like they were still warming up. Within ten minutes, the ball was already in the back of the net, and the floodgates opened. By the hour mark the scoreboard read 4‑0, and the final whistle sealed a 0‑6 humiliation. No half‑time drama, just a relentless onslaught.
Osasuna’s frontman was the obvious star, netting a hat‑trick and terrorising the Calatayud defence with pace, precision and a cheeky back‑heel that earned him a 9.5. The midfield maestro, who linked play and supplied two assists, was a comfortable 8.2, while the right‑back, who ventured forward to create overloads, impressed with a 7.8.
Calatayud’s keeper was the only man who seemed to have a chance of salvaging pride, but even his reflexes couldn’t stop the sixth‑minute screamer that rattled the crossbar. He finished with a 4.3, a figure that reflects both the barrage he faced and the occasional lapses in positioning.
The tactical battle was a foregone conclusion. Osasuna’s high‑press forced errors, and their quick transitions left the home side scrambling. Calatayud tried to sit deep, but the pressure was too much; the ball was simply never theirs for long.
What does this mean for the league table? While the exact positions were not disclosed before the tie, the three points and a goal‑difference boost will certainly lift Osasuna’s standing, tightening the race for the upper half. For Atlético Calatayud, the cup exit adds little to a season already fighting for survival; the morale dent will be felt in their next league outing.
The message is clear: Osasuna’s cup run is alive and kicking, while Calatayud will need more than a change of socks to recover.
Player Ratings
- Osasuna – Striker (hat‑trick) – 9.5
- Osasuna – Central Midfielder – 8.2
- Osasuna – Right‑Back – 7.8
- Atlético Calatayud – Goalkeeper – 4.3
- Atlético Calatayud – Centre‑Back – 5.0
(Only the top five performances are listed.)