Osasuna Rally Past Sevilla 2-1 in Late Drama at El Sadar

Osasuna pulled off a dramatic late turnaround to beat relegation-threatened Sevilla 2-1 at El Sadar on Sunday, with Alejandro Catena's 90th-minute header capping a stunning comeback that could prove pivotal in La Liga's bottom-half battle.

The hosts dominated possession throughout, controlling 61% of the ball and outshooting their visitors 15-8, but it was Sevilla who struck first through Neal Maupay in the 69th minute. The goal came against the run of play, with Osasuna's expected goals tally of 1.43 highlighting their superiority in creating chances compared to Sevilla's meager 0.40.

Jagoba Arrasate's substitutions proved inspired, with Raúl García de Haro making an immediate impact just nine minutes after coming on. The striker leveled the score in the 80th minute, capitalizing on Osasuna's relentless pressure that had seen them fire seven shots on target compared to Sevilla's two.

The drama wasn't done there. Just as it looked like both sides would settle for a point, up stepped Catena with a towering header in the final minute of regular time. The defender, who had already impressed with his defensive work and earned a 6.3 SAM rating, rose highest to complete a remarkable comeback that sent El Sadar into raptures.

Jon Moncayola was Osasuna's standout performer with a 6.6 SAM rating, contributing two tackles and dictating play from midfield with 18.6 fantasy points. His energy and work rate epitomized Osasuna's never-say-die attitude that ultimately proved decisive.

For Sevilla, this was another crushing blow in their fight against relegation. Despite a solid defensive display from José Ángel Carmona (5.9 SAM rating) and goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos making five saves, they couldn't hold onto their lead when it mattered most. Their 70% pass accuracy and limited attacking threat told the story of a team struggling to create clear-cut chances.

The victory moves Osasuna up to 45 points in 9th place, maintaining their comfortable mid-table position with their WLDDW form showing resilience. Meanwhile, Sevilla remain in serious trouble at 18th with just 34 points, their LLWLL form highlighting the inconsistency that has plagued their campaign.

With both teams dealing with lengthy injury lists, this result could prove crucial come May. Osasuna's ability to find late goals when needed shows the character that might just carry them to a respectable finish, while Sevilla's tendency to concede late will worry fans as the season enters its final stretch.