Espanyol Secures Crucial Win in Pamplona to Secure Topflight Spot for Next Season

Espanyol secured a vital 2-1 victory away to Osasuna in the penultimate 37th round of La Liga on May 17, 2026. This crucial win ensures that the "parakeets" will remain in the Spanish top flight for the upcoming season. With their second consecutive victory, Espanyol now has 45 points, guaranteeing their survival in La Liga. Meanwhile, Osasuna's situation is grim, as they recorded their fourth consecutive loss and will be fighting until the end to secure their position.

In the 27th minute, Espanyol struck first. After a direct free-kick, the ball was blocked but fell to Carlos Romero, who scored a beautiful goal with a shot from the knee, giving Espanyol a 1-0 lead. This was Romero's seventh goal of the season. However, Osasuna quickly equalized thanks to a stunning goal from Victor Munoz, who scored with a beautiful long-range strike at the start of the second half.

The home team's joy was short-lived, lasting only four minutes. Kike Garcia capitalized on a good pass from Taureis Dolan and scored against his former team, giving Espanyol a 2-1 lead. Osasuna pressed until the end and had chances to equalize, but Marco Dmitrovic saved shots from Ante Budimir and Enzo Bojomo.

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