Sevilla and Osasuna grind out draw as top goal scorers go head-to-head

Sevilla hosted Osasuna at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, aiming to stabilize their season. For Osasuna, a win could have brought them within a point of the top four. However, a slow start set the tone for a cautious match, with neither side impressing in the opening 20 minutes.

Sevilla showed more intent, coming close through Djibril Sow and Nemanja Gudelj, whose shot forced a save from Sergio Herrera. The second half followed a similar pattern until Sevilla’s disallowed goal for multiple offsides shifted momentum. Minutes later, Osasuna capitalized on a quick break. Jesús Areso delivered a perfect cross for Ante Budimir, whose header was too strong for Álvaro Fernández to stop.

Sevilla responded swiftly, equalizing three minutes later through Dodi Lukebakio. A pinpoint pass from substitute Saúl Ñíguez allowed Lukebakio to round Herrera and finish coolly.

The match remained tightly contested, with Fernández denying a late Osasuna winner and Herrera saving Sevilla from snatching all three points.

Standings Update:

• Osasuna: Remain 7th, just a point off European spots, with their fifth draw of the season.
• Sevilla: Move up to 11th but continue to underwhelm fans.

Player Highlights:

• Lukebakio: Sevilla’s most consistent attacking threat.
• Budimir: Scored his 9th goal, tying Raphinha for joint-second in the Pichichi race, ahead of Kylian Mbappé.

Both teams left with a point, but plenty of questions remain for Sevilla as they struggle to win over their supporters.