Lookman and Baena goals secure narrow home victory as Diego Simeone's side builds momentum ahead of Madrid derby.
Atlético Madrid secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Osasuna on Wednesday evening at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano, maintaining their push up the LaLiga table with goals from Ademola Lookman and Álex Baena.skysports+1
The match, part of Matchday 6 of the 2026-27 LaLiga EA Sports season, kicked off at 19:00 local time in Madrid and saw Diego Simeone's men control proceedings against a resilient Osasuna side desperate to end a two-game losing streak.dazn+1
First-half dominance pays off
Atlético came out with clear intent, pressing high and creating early chances. The breakthrough arrived in the 26th minute when Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman fired home from inside the box, giving the home side a 1-0 lead at the break.skorjet+1
Spanish international Álex Baena doubled the advantage shortly after, netting his third league goal of the season to put Atlético in a commanding position before halftime.fotmob+1
Osasuna fight back falls short
The visitors, managed by Luís Miguel Ramis, regrouped after the interval and pulled one back through a well-worked team goal. Kike Barja converted from close range in the second half, assisted by Raúl García, to make it 2-1 and set up a tense finale.skorjet
Despite late pressure from Osasuna, Atlético's defense—anchored by captain Koke and goalkeeper Jan Oblak—held firm to secure all three points.skysports+1
Confirmed lineups
Atlético Madrid started with: Oblak; Marcos Llorente, Cristian Romero, Robin Le Normand, Alejandro Grimaldo; Kang-in Lee, Johnny Cardoso, Koke (c), Álex Baena; Ademola Lookman, Jonathan David.skysports+1
Osasuna lined up with: Aitor Fernández (c); Íñigo Arguibide, Rockson Yeboah, Florian Boyomo, Unai Santos; Abel Bretones, Jon Moncayola, Iker Muñoz; Jonathan Dubasin, Rubén García, Raúl García.skysports+1
What it means
The win gives Atlético Madrid valuable momentum heading into Saturday's high-profile Madrid derby against Real Madrid. For Osasuna, the defeat extends their winless run to three matches, leaving them mid-table and in need of a quick turnaround.dazn+2
KEY FACTS:
● Atlético Madrid won 2-1 with goals from Ademola Lookman (26') and Álex Baena (first half).skorjet+1
● Kike Barja scored Osasuna's consolation goal in the second half.skorjet
● The victory sets up Atlético for the Madrid derby against Real Madrid on Saturday.dazn+1
SOURCES:
● DAZN – https://www.dazn.com/es-ES/news/f%C3%BAtbol/alineaciones-atletico-madrid-osasuna-once-inicial-banquillo-suplentes-cholo-simeone-jose-mourinho-laliga-202627/1kt5d0rrs9dgz12sv47c31iuhr
● Sky Sports – https://www.skysports.com/football/atletico-madrid-vs-osasuna/teams/562975
● Flashscore – https://www.flashscore.co.uk/match/football/atl-madrid-jaarqpLQ/osasuna-ETdxjU8a/summary/stats/
● AS – https://as.com/futbol/primera/atletico-de-madrid-osasuna-hoy-en-directo-previa-y-ultima-hora-de-laliga-ea-sports-en-vivo-f202609-d/
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