2021 is approaching and the last day of the year of LaLiga San
tander pending for a Osasuna which has not closed the year with a victory in the top flight since 2011.
The last time the Navarrese team got the three points in their last game of the year was 9 seasons ago against the Villarreal in The Sadar. The goals in the final 15 minutes by Ibrahima Balde and Sergio served to place Osasuna in Europa League positions before the Christmas break.
Since then, three defeats and a draw is the red baggage in their last annual appointments in the First Division. In 2012 they lost at home to Granada (1-2), in 2013 they drew a goal against Celta de Vigo in Balaídos and in 2016 they lost again in Galicia against Deportivo (2-0).
In the return of Osasuna last season to the First Division, those of Pamplona were left with honey on their lips against Real Sociedad. Jagoba Arrasate's men were about to raise a 1-3 that reflected the score at halftime thanks to a header from Aridane.
The Argentine Chimy Ávila made a remarkable game. The striker scored two goals of great quality and great beauty that were ultimately useless, as his compatriot Roncaglia committed a childish action hitting Le Normand, which meant his expulsion to cut a comeback that was on track.
This Thursday, Osasuna has the opportunity to win again after more than two months without doing so against Deportivo Alavés, which he brought out the colors in the last season and won 4-2 in Pamplona.
During these days, Jagoba Arrasate has delved into the idea of pressure that his players already know and that could be seen in Elche last Tuesday. Despite its great staging, it did not serve to add three points that would have calmed the waters of the river that gives its name to the red stadium.
On the other hand, the psychological is another aspect to take into account. The bad run of results that the team is currently going through (2 points out of the last 24 in play) could affect when it comes time to confidently face a January slope that will be key to the future of Osasuna in the season of its centenary.