CA Osasuna 2–0 Racing Santander
International Club Friendly – 25 July 2026, Kick‑off 01:30

Ca Osasuna claimed a solid 2‑0 victory over Racing Santander in their latest pre‑season friendly, played in Pamplona. The La Liga side showed greater sharpness in front of goal and defensive organisation to see off their Segunda División opponents.

Match Overview

The first half was a tight affair, with both sides testing each other from distance. Osasuna gradually took control, and it was a moment of individual quality that broke the deadlock just before the half‑hour mark. Racing Santander had chances of their own, notably a header that drifted narrowly wide, but could not find the target.

In the second half, Osasuna doubled their lead with a well‑executed counter‑attack. Racing pushed forward in search of a lifeline but were unable to breach the home defence. The clean sheet was Osasuna’s second in three pre‑season outings.

Goal Details

• 28’ – 1‑0: Osasuna’s right‑back overlapped and delivered a low cross that was turned into the net at the near post by the striker.
• 63’ – 2‑0: A swift breakaway saw the ball moved from the edge of Osasuna’s box to the opposite end in seconds; the winger squared for a tap‑in.

Tactical Notes

Osasuna’s press was particularly effective in the middle third, forcing Racing into hurried clearances. The central defensive pairing of Unai García and David García was composed, snuffing out most attacks before they developed. Racing Santander struggled to create clear‑cut chances, a concern that manager José Alberto will look to address before the Segunda season begins.

Pre‑Season Context

For Osasuna, this was a useful run‑out against a side that will be competitive in the second tier. The team’s fitness levels looked strong, and the understanding between key attacking players continued to improve. Racing Santander will view the defeat as a learning experience, with several new signings getting valuable minutes.