CA Osasuna edged a five-goal thriller, defeating Real Oviedo 3-2 in a Spanish La Liga clash at El Sadar on January 18, 2026. This victory was crucial for Osasuna's hopes of a top-half finish, coming in a match filled with attacking intent from both sides. Osasuna flew out of the blocks, scoring two early goals to stun the visitors and take command. Oviedo showed great character to pull one back before halftime, setting up a tense second period. Osasuna restored their two-goal cushion with a well-worked team move, but Oviedo refused to lie down and scored again to set up a nervy finale. The home side held on in the final minutes, with their goalkeeper making a vital stop in added time to secure the three points. The win moves Osasuna up the table, while Oviedo's brave performance yielded no reward. The Osasuna coach said, "We started perfectly, but we made it hard for ourselves," and the Oviedo manager stated, "I'm proud of the fight, but the start cost us."