CA Osasuna Promesas 1-2 Mérida AD
Spanish Primera División RFEF – 24 May 2026

Mérida AD came from behind to defeat CA Osasuna Promesas 2-1 at the Tajonar facilities in Pamplona, a result that strengthened their position in the upper half of the table. The young Osasuna side showed promise but were undone by Mérida’s experience and clinical finishing in key moments.

First-Half Action

Osasuna Promesas, the reserve team of La Liga side CA Osasuna, took the lead in the 14th minute. A clever through ball from midfielder Asier Lozano found striker Jorge Martínez, who chipped the ball over the advancing Mérida goalkeeper with composure. The goal energised the home side, and they dominated possession for the remainder of the first half, creating several half-chances that were not converted.

Mérida, however, grew into the game and equalised just before the break. A free-kick from the left wing was swung into the box, and central defender Javier López rose highest to head past the Osasuna keeper. The goal was a setback for the hosts, who had controlled the play up to that point.

Second-Half Decider

The second half was more evenly contested, with both teams pressing for a winner. Mérida found it in the 68th minute. A quick counter-attack saw winger Alejandro Romero race down the right and cut the ball back to midfielder Roberto Sánchez, who rifled a low shot into the far corner. Osasuna Promesas pushed hard for an equaliser in the final twenty minutes, but Mérida’s defence, marshalled by López, held firm.

Tactical Notes

Osasuna Promesas played with the typical intensity of a development side, but struggled to maintain their early tempo. Mérida’s experience showed in their ability to absorb pressure and strike at opportune moments. The visitors’ use of set-pieces was a key factor, with the equaliser coming from a dead-ball situation.

Impact on the Standings

Mérida’s win lifted them to sixth place, solidifying their playoff hopes. For Osasuna Promesas, the defeat dropped them to 15th, perilously close to the relegation places. The result continued Mérida’s strong away form, with three wins in their last five matches on the road.