Osasuna Stage Dramatic Comeback to Draw with Mallorca in La Liga
T.E (Elbotola)
07 March 2026at15:45
Osasuna and Mallorca drew 2-2 on March 7 in a La Liga Matchday 27 fixture held at El Sadar Stadium in Pamplona.
The visitors took the lead through Vedat Muriqi in the 35th minute, and the same player doubled their advantage in the 61st minute. The match saw both teams reduced to 10 men after Mallorca's Antonio Raíllo was sent off in the 73rd minute, while Osasuna's Raúl García de Haro received a red card later in the 82nd minute.
The hosts pulled a goal back in the 89th minute through Enrique Barja Afonso. Ante Budimir then snatched the equalizer in the 90+4th minute amidst a defensive lapse from the opposition. Osasuna moved to 34 points in tenth place, while Mallorca remained on 25 points in 18th position.
Q&A
What happened in the La Liga match between Osasuna and Mallorca?
Osasuna secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against Mallorca in La Liga, coming back from a two-goal deficit. The visitors initially led with a brace, but Osasuna scored twice in the final minutes to snatch a point. Both teams also saw a player sent off during the intense fixture.
How did the 2-2 draw affect Osasuna and Mallorca's La Liga standings?
The 2-2 draw moved Osasuna to 34 points, placing them in tenth position in the La Liga table. Mallorca, however, remained on 25 points after the result, keeping them in the 18th spot. This outcome impacts their respective league ambitions significantly.
What are the implications for Osasuna and Mallorca after their dramatic La Liga draw?
For Osasuna, the late equalizer provides a morale boost and helps consolidate their mid-table position, showing resilience. Mallorca, still in the relegation zone, faces continued pressure to secure points in upcoming fixtures to avoid the drop. Both teams will need to address disciplinary issues.
