Budimir misses chances as Osasuna held to draw by Levante
Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Osasuna drew 0-0 with Levante in their opening match of the Spanish La Liga season.
- Croatian forward Ante Budimir missed two key chances to score in the second half.
- Both teams started the season with one point after the draw.
Osasuna began their Spanish La Liga campaign with a goalless draw against Levante at home in Pamplona. The match, part of the league's second round, saw neither team able to find the back of the net, leaving both with a single point to start the season.
Hamidou Keyta missed a chance for Levante in the first half, while Osasuna's Ante Budimir had the best opportunities to secure a victory for his side. The Croatian striker was involved in two significant scoring chances in the 54th and 59th minutes but failed to convert, ultimately preventing Osasuna from taking an early lead.
This result marks Osasuna's first match of the season, as their originally scheduled Week 1 game was postponed. Levante, on the other hand, had already played their first match, suffering a 0-3 defeat against Espanyol. The draw leaves both clubs with identical records early in the season.
Osasuna's next fixture will be an away game against Celta Vigo, while Levante is set to host Betis in Valencia. The team will be looking to improve their attacking efficiency in upcoming matches after failing to capitalize on their chances in this opening encounter.
Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.