By the smallest difference, Osasuna emerged victorious against Almería at the Municipal Stadium of the Mediterranean Games.

With a lone goal, the Rojillos took a victory in their visit to Almería, for the 5th match of the 2022-2023 Spain - LaLiga Santander tournament. The away team scored the only goal of the match in the 27th minute of the first half, through Chimy Ávila. With a strong shot, the forward left goalkeeper Fernando Martínez Rubio with no chance after receiving a cross from Rubén García.

Osasuna had the chance to increase the lead with a shot from Lucas Torró, who failed to convert as he hit the ball against the post in the 39th minute of the first half.

Osasuna had an average ball possession of 65% in the match, but it was not enough to beat Almería.

Chimy Ávila was the standout player of the match. The Osasuna forward scored 1 goal, had 3 shots on target, and completed 7 successful passes.

Another important player in the match was Lucas Torró. The Osasuna midfielder completed 19 successful passes, won 2 balls, and had 3 shots on target.

Osasuna forward Chimy Ávila danced past Almería defender Sergio Akieme and nutmegged him in the 19th minute of the first half.

The match was highly contested, with the fouls starting to accumulate. There were 2 yellow cards shown: David García and Moi Gómez.

The Almería coach, Joan Ferrer Sicilia, set up a 4-5-1 strategy with Fernando Martínez in goal; Alejandro Pozo, Rodrigo Ely, Srdjan Babic, and Sergio Akieme in the defensive line; Samu Costa, Íñigo Eguaras, Largie Ramazani, Lucas Robertone, and Adrián Embarba in the midfield; and Dyego Sousa upfront.

On the other hand, the Osasuna team lined up with a 4-4-2 formation with Sergio Herrera in goal; Nacho Vidal, Unai García, David García, and Juan Cruz in defense; Rubén García, Lucas Torró, Darko Brasanac, and Moi Gómez in the midfield; and Chimy Ávila and Ante Budimir in the attack.

Referee Javier Iglesias Villanueva was selected to officiate the match.

In the next match, Almería will visit Mallorca, and Osasuna will play at home against Getafe at the El Sadar stadium.

After the match, the home team remains with 4 points and in 14th place in the standings. Meanwhile, the visiting team has 12 points and is in 4th place in the tournament.