Osasuna's defence collapses, fourteen goals conceded in three matches
Under the floodlights of the Cartuja stadium in Sevilla, Luis Miguel Ramis watched his CA Osasuna side struggle against Real Betis on Sunday. The LaLiga clash ended in a 5-2 defeat, adding to a worrying run of goals let in. The scene captured by Julio Muñoz for EFE MUNDODEPORTIVO summed up a night of defensive frailty.
Defensive record spirals
Osasuna have now conceded fourteen goals in their last three outings, a tally that highlights a leaky backline. The five‑goal haul against Betis marks the second time this season the team has allowed five, bringing the total to seventeen goals in the last five rounds. Only Racing de Santander have been worse, with eighteen conceded.
Thirteen of those goals arrived from inside the penalty area, while five were struck from distance, underscoring a lack of organisation both in and around the box. Ante Budimir even turned scorer for the opposition with an own goal, adding to the misery.
Ramis experiments with formations
Ramis arrived in Pamplona promising a solid, defence‑first approach, yet eight matchdays later the premise remains unfulfilled. He has rotated between four‑ and five‑back systems, swapping personnel in search of consistency, but the changes have not stemmed the flow of goals.
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The goalkeeper position has seen similar upheaval. Sergio Herrera began the season as first‑choice, conceding eight goals in five matches while making six saves. Ramis then handed the gloves to Aitor Fernández for the Atletico Madrid game, where he allowed four goals, and he repeated the pattern against Rayo Vallecano, adding another.
Historical context highlights the decline
In contrast, the previous campaign under Alessio Lisci saw Osasuna concede only eight goals in eight matches – ten fewer than the current tally. The disparity illustrates the magnitude of the challenge Ramis now faces.
Beyond the goalkeepers, only centre‑back Alejandro Catena appears settled. Enzo Boyomo and Rockson Yeboah have struggled for form, while Unai Santos has featured in just three top‑flight games. Defender Jorge Herrando is beginning to emerge from injury, offering a glimmer of hope.
Amid the defensive turmoil, other headlines have surfaced, such as Nico Paz being mentioned in a separate feature on future talents. Yet for Osasuna, the pressing issue remains restoring the solidity that was promised at the start of the season.