Osasuna – Espanyol

Osasuna’s home ground proved no sanctuary as Espanyol slipped in for a 2‑0 victory, leaving the hosts on 11th place with just seven points from five games (two wins, one draw and two defeats, 5‑8 on goal difference). The Catalans, now eighth, also sit on seven points but enjoy a superior goal tally of eight scored against five conceded. The win narrows the gap between the two sides, who have already met once this campaign with Espanyol taking the sole head‑to‑head triumph. With both clubs still hovering around the mid‑table, the result could prove pivotal in the race for a top‑half finish.