Atlético de Madrid 4-0 Osasuna | Atleti cruise into the derby sky-high | OneFootball

Atlético de Madrid feasted at the Metropolitano and thrashed Osasuna 4-0 on a night when the fans once again played a leading role. The home side responded to Diego Simeone’s call and dominated virtually from start to finish, leaving the Navarrese team with no ability to react. Jonathan David, Kang-in Lee, Le Normand and Baena scored the goals in a match in which Aitor Fernández, a surprise starter, ended up being the visitors’ best player thanks to several fine saves. Simeone made some rotations, giving Hancko, Pubill, Hjulmand and Giuliano a rest, while Luis Miguel Ramis opted for Unai Santos and Aitor from the start.

The home side’s dominance was absolute throughout the first half, with Osasuna trying to protect themselves in a low block and look for openings on the counterattack. The plan allowed them to create a few chances, such as a one-on-one for Raúl García against Oblak, but Atlético found numerous ways to break down the Osasuna defense. Jonathan David opened the scoring in the 23rd minute after a move involving Cardoso and Grimaldo ended with the Canadian striker getting two attempts at goal. Shortly afterward, Arguibide did find the net, although the goal was ruled out for a prior foul by Lucas Torró on Le Normand. Aitor Fernández kept Osasuna afloat with several saves, especially from Kang-in, while Jonathan David, Lookman and the South Korean himself had more chances before the break.

The second half followed the same script and Atlético extended their lead in the 54th minute after a spectacular team move started by Cardoso and carried on by Baena, Lookman and Jonathan David, who ended up setting up Kang-in for the 2-0. Ramis reacted by bringing on Barja, Rubén García and Budimir, but the response never came. Le Normand made it three in the 63rd minute by pouncing on a rebound after a corner, and Baena completed the rout in the 82nd minute after receiving a superb pass from Cardoso. Simeone used the final stretch to rest several starters with a triple substitution, and Atlético saw out the match comfortably without any scares. The win allows the home side to head into the next derby against Real Madrid with the chance to go into the international break ahead of their neighbors in the table if they manage to win.

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