CA Osasuna sinks UD Las Palmas, 2-1, to stay unbeaten at home in LaLiga

Osasuna made it four wins and two draws at El Sadar this season after a hard-fought victory over Las Palmas on Friday

CA Osasuna extended their unbeaten home run in LaLiga to six games with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over UD Las Palmas on Friday. Ante Budimir and Kike Garcia scored in each half to give Jagoba Arrasate's side all three points at El Sadar.

Las Palmas fought back through a Jonathan Viera penalty, but Osasuna held on for a crucial win

Las Palmas' hopes of a first away win since August were dashed when Viera saw his 88th-minute spot-kick saved by Sergio Herrera. The result leaves Garcia Pimienta's side in 15th place, just two points above the relegation zone.

Budimir and Garcia put Osasuna in control

Osasuna took the lead in the 23rd minute when Budimir headed home a cross from Ruben Garcia. The Croatian striker has now scored five goals in his last six LaLiga games.

Garcia doubled the hosts' advantage just before the hour mark, finishing off a fine move involving Budimir and Moi Gomez.

Viera gives Las Palmas hope, but Osasuna hold on

Las Palmas were given a lifeline when Viera converted a penalty after Aridane Hernandez was adjudged to have fouled Alberto Moleiro. However, Osasuna held on for a vital victory that moves them up to ninth place in the table.

Osasuna's home form continues to impress

Osasuna's victory over Las Palmas was their fourth in a row at El Sadar. They have now won six of their eight home games in LaLiga this season, drawing the other two.

Las Palmas' away woes continue

Las Palmas' defeat at Osasuna was their sixth in seven away games in LaLiga this season. They have scored just four goals on their travels, the worst record in the division.

What's next for Osasuna and Las Palmas?

Osasuna will be looking to make it five wins in a row at home when they host Espanyol next weekend. Las Palmas, meanwhile, will be hoping to end their poor away form when they travel to Getafe.