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Atlético Madrid defeated Osasuna 1-0 in their La Liga match on October 18, 2025, at the Riad Air Metropolitano Stadium. The only goal came from substitute Thiago Almada in the 69th minute, his first goal for the club, assisted by Giuliano Simeone.
Key moments included a goal disallowed by Álex Baena in the 9th minute due to a controversial VAR offside, a missed header by José María Giménez in the 59th minute, and a crucial save by goalkeeper Jan Oblak in the final minutes to keep a clean sheet. The substitutions were crucial, with Almada and other players injecting energy into Atlético’s attack against Osasuna’s compact and low defense.
The victory provided Atlético Madrid with a much-needed boost, extending their home winning streak to five matches and securing their first clean sheet in recent matches, highlighting greater defensive stability with Giménez’s return.
This result catapulted Atlético to fourth in La Liga with 16 points after nine matches, closing the gap on the league leaders and consolidating their position in the fight for the Champions League places.
For Osasuna, this defeat marked their first away defeat of the season, leaving them in 12th place and exposing their struggles to convert counterattacks into goals against stronger opponents.
Based on the rankings updated as of October 19, 2025, below is a summary of the top 10 teams (inferred from recent points and results, as team names were not detailed in the sources, but consistent with Atlético’s rise to fourth):
The players’ performances had a notable impact: Oblak’s 8 rating underscored his redemption with a match-saving save, while Almada’s 7 as a substitute demonstrated the squad’s depth.
On the downside, Alexander Sørloth’s missed chance (rated 5) highlighted Atlético’s persistent concerns in the finals.
Consequences
For Atlético, the three points give them momentum heading into the upcoming matches, including a potentially high-stakes clash with Arsenal (as indicated by fan reactions), and could boost confidence in their defense amid a busy schedule.
The clean sheet could mark a turning point for Oblak, who has received criticism this season, and reinforces manager Diego Simeone’s tactical resilience. However, the narrow victory exposes vulnerabilities when it comes to breaking down defenses, which could be exploited by stronger opponents.
Osasuna’s defeat deepens their midfield woes, which could affect morale ahead of tougher away matches. It also ends a positive run, putting pressure on their attack to improve their finishing.
The broader implications for the league include Atlético closing in on the top three, intensifying the competition at the top, while Osasuna risks falling further if they don’t address their defensive lapses away from home.
This resounding victory exemplifies Atlético’s ability to achieve results under Simeone, even in mediocre performances, highlighting the value of substitutes and defensive solidity. Key takeaways include the need for improved midfield dynamics to create space against low blocks and the importance of VAR decisions in close matches.
For Osasuna, this match ends a tenacious but ultimately fruitless effort, highlighting their reliance on counterattacks and the cost of missed opportunities. Overall, the result cements Atlético’s position in the top four while highlighting areas both teams must refine as the season progresses.
