Elche vs Osasuna Result
La Liga · Spain
Elche
Full Time
Osasuna
📍 Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, Elche
🗓️ Friday, 13 Feb 2026 at 20:00
Elche Dominate but Osasuna Hold Firm in Goalless Stalemate
Elche and Osasuna played out a tense 0-0 draw at the Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero, with the home side left frustrated after failing to convert their dominance into goals. Elche controlled the tempo, enjoying 64% possession and firing 17 shots—five of them on target—but found Osasuna's defense and goalkeeper Sergio Herrera in resolute form. Despite 10 corners and persistent pressure, Elche could not find a breakthrough. Osasuna, meanwhile, were forced to absorb long spells of pressure, managing just six shots and two on target. The visitors relied on disciplined defending and physicality, picking up four yellow cards in the process. Both sides made tactical tweaks through substitutions, but neither could tip the balance as the match ended goalless.
Elche
Elche took the initiative from the outset, dictating play with a 3-5-2 formation that allowed them to overload the midfield and stretch Osasuna's back line. Their attacking intent was reflected in 17 total shots and 10 corners, but a lack of clinical finishing and some inspired goalkeeping from Sergio Herrera denied them a deserved goal. The midfield trio of Febas, Aguado, and Valera kept the ball moving, but frustration grew as chances went begging.
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Osasuna
Osasuna set up in a 4-2-3-1, focusing on defensive solidity and looking to hit on the break. They struggled to retain possession, finishing with just 36%, and offered little attacking threat with only six shots. However, their defensive organization, led by Catena and Herrando, and the safe hands of Sergio Herrera, kept Elche at bay. The midfield worked tirelessly to disrupt Elche's rhythm, but Osasuna's attacking players saw little of the ball.
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Key Moments
18' — Yellow Card
Osasuna's L. Torro booked for a late challenge, setting the tone for a physical contest.
32' — Save
Sergio Herrera makes a crucial save to deny Andre Silva's close-range effort.
54' — Yellow Card
Elche's A. Febas shown yellow after a tactical foul to stop a counter.
68' — Corner
Elche win their 8th corner, but Osasuna clear under heavy pressure.
74' — Yellow Card
Osasuna's J. Galan receives a yellow for time-wasting as the visitors dig in.
85' — Save
Herrera again denies Elche, this time from Valera's curling shot.
Tactical Analysis
Elche's 3-5-2 formation allowed them to dominate midfield and push their wingbacks high, pinning Osasuna deep. The home side's use of width and overlapping runs led to a flurry of corners and shots, but the final ball was often lacking. Osasuna's 4-2-3-1 was compact, with the double pivot of Torro and I. Munoz screening the back four effectively. As Elche's pressure mounted, Osasuna dropped deeper, relying on Herrera's shot-stopping and timely interventions from Catena and Herrando. Both sides made substitutions to inject fresh legs, but neither altered the tactical balance decisively.
Turning Point
Sergio Herrera's sprawling save in the 85th minute from Valera's effort preserved Osasuna's clean sheet and ensured the points were shared.
Man of the Match
Sergio Herrera
Produced a string of vital saves, commanding his area and frustrating Elche's attackers throughout.