Atlético Madrid rout Osasuna 4‑0 as low‑block pressure collapses

Atlético Madrid delivered a clinical 4‑0 victory over Osasuna at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, extending their winning run and cementing a strong position ahead of the weekend clash with Real Madrid. The home side’s 68 % possession, 27 shots (11 on target) and eight corners reflected a match dominated from start to finish, while Osasuna managed just three shots and a solitary on‑target effort.

The home side’s opening breakthrough came in the 24th minute when Jonathan David finished a high‑quality chance with his right foot (xG 0.47). The strike came after a period of patient possession, with Atlético completing 334 accurate passes in the first half (89 %). Osasuna’s midfield, anchored by Koke and Cristian‑Romero, struggled to retain the ball; Koke was dispossessed three times and recorded a pass accuracy of 89.5 % over 104 touches (rating 7.53), while Cristian‑Romero completed 73 touches at 90 % accuracy (rating 8.01).

Osasuna’s 5‑4‑1 forced Atlético’s attackers into tight corridors. Robin‑Le‑Normand, despite a modest xG of 0.04, contributed a goal from a corner in the 63rd minute, highlighting the set‑piece threat that the home side generated (eight corners overall). Johnny Cardoso’s pinpoint pass set up Álex Baena for the fourth goal in the 82nd minute, capping a 46‑touch advantage inside the box (Osasuna managed only nine).

The struggle for space is evident in the tight‑space metrics: five Atlético players – Koke, Cristian‑Romero, Robin‑Le‑Normand, Jan‑Oblak and Johnny‑Cardoso – faced cramped conditions. Robin‑Le‑Normand posted a 92.6 % pass accuracy over 82 touches (rating 8.44), while Jan‑Oblak’s 73.3 % accuracy across 33 touches (rating 7.07) underscored the limited opportunities for Osasuna’s midfield.

Osasuna’s discipline slipped, accumulating 12 fouls and two yellow cards, compared with Atlético’s seven fouls and a single booking. The home side’s higher opposition‑half pass count (336 vs 96) reflected a relentless forward thrust that the low block could not contain.

The result not only boosts Atlético’s points tally but also sends a clear message ahead of the Madrid derby: their structured 4‑4‑2 can dismantle compact defensive shapes while maintaining a high‑volume attack.

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