Osasuna's 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at home was anything but a fluke. The underdogs outperformed the reigning champions in several key areas, showcasing their tactical acumen and resilience.

Ante Budimir's first-half penalty gave Osasuna a deserved lead, as they created 2.29 expected goals compared to Real Madrid's 1.70. Osasuna's defense was also rock-solid, making 19 fouls and forcing Real Madrid to take 5 shots off target. This physical, organized approach disrupted Real Madrid's typically slick passing, with the visitors recording just a 90% pass accuracy rate.

The tactical masterstroke, however, was Osasuna's use of the counterattack. When Real Madrid pushed forward, Osasuna exploited the space behind, as evidenced by their 11 shots inside the box compared to just 7 for the visitors. Raúl García's stoppage-time winner was the perfect embodiment of this approach, as he pounced on a loose ball to seal a famous victory.

For Real Madrid, the lack of creativity in the final third was their undoing. Despite 61% possession and 15 total shots, they struggled to create clear-cut chances, with only 5 shots on target. The introduction of Dani Carvajal and Eduardo Camavinga failed to spark the necessary urgency, and Trent Alexander-Arnold's yellow card compounded their frustrations.