Budimir double shocks Barcelona as Osasuna end perfect La Liga start

Ante Budimir scored twice as Osasuna handed Barcelona their first La Liga defeat of the season, with a 4-2 victory.

The Croatia striker made his mark early, heading in Bryan Zaragoza’s cross in the 18th minute to give Osasuna the lead. Zaragoza soon doubled the advantage, calmly slotting past Barcelona’s goalkeeper, Iñaki Peña, after a clean break.

Barcelona fought back after the break, with Pau Victor pulling one back. His shot was fumbled into the net by Osasuna goalkeeper Sergio Herrera.

However, Budimir restored the two-goal lead by converting a penalty he won when Sergi Dominguez fouled him in the box.

Osasuna’s Abel Bretones extended the lead to 4-1 with a powerful strike from the edge of the box.

Though Barcelona’s Lamine Yamal scored a stunning goal into the top corner, it was too late for the visitors to mount a comeback.

This defeat ended Barcelona’s perfect start to the season, having won their first seven matches.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid could move to within a point of the league leaders with a win over Atletico Madrid in their upcoming match.

Barcelona will now turn their focus to the Champions League, where they will host Young Boys, hoping to bounce back from their opening loss to Monaco.

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