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By: Shane | April 15th, 2008
Espanyol were fighting for europe, Osasuna to remain in the top flight. Comes to show that in this years Liga there is no difference in whether you play at home or away, fighting for europe or relegation or you are 7th or 16th on the table, anyone can beat anyone.
And I stick to my previous argument when I said that the reason was not the competitiveness of the league but on the contrary the poorness of it. And if an average Real Madrid side win it, it is only because Barcelona could not be bother playing catch up. The same can be said about who goes to Europe or who gets relegated, Its thanks to the ineptitude and inconsistency of the rest of the teams that are placing this teams in a European spot or saved from relegation.
Nevertheless Osasuna came to Barcelona with the knowledge that they were in deep trouble and they needed to show some ‘cojones’ after last weeks defeat. And that they did, they wanted it more than there opponents, they played the better football and they return to Pamplona with 3 golden points. A simple goal by ‘el pulpo’ Astudillo (the squid, now there’s a nickname) was enough to win the game thanks to bad goalkeeping by Kameni. It could of been two or three if it wasn’t for the post, as the Chezch Placil and Juanfran both hit the woodwork. Espanyol did not come up with much and was easy to see how this team has not won or scored in four consecutive matches.
With this victory Osasuna are now with 40 points and one foot in safety land, the other foot is hanging over a cliff where the likes of horn wearing Zaragoza are jumping and with there devilish paws trying to pull us down with them.
Zaragoza re joined in the hole with Murcia and Levante. Levante are pretty much gone but they continue to give themselves the tiniest bit of hope, this time by beating Betis away from home, but Its far too little far too late. Murcia are in the same boat and not even Clements mouth will save them from the drop zone.
Zaragoza have a final to play on saturday at home against Recreativo which will determine the fate of one of this two teams. Is adios to Zaragoza if they loose. No pressure then maños.
Valencia in 15th place are also under pressure and have a tough game away against Athletic. Its a most win game for the Ches.
Osasuna with six point advantage over relegation zone have also a greater goal difference and are playing a nothing to play for Deportivo at home this weekend, so its in our hands.
AUPA OSASUNA!!! SAVED BY NEXT MONDAY the same cant be said about Zaragoza or Valencia!!!
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Shane you have some valid points, especially at the top of the table. It is not a stellar year at all. The top 6 are not at their best. Two of the formerly know as Europe teams are in a tail spin (Valencia and Zaragoza) That said, the middle is very robust and competitive and can pick points of the top and bottom. So topsy turvy parity is the name of the game.
Osasuna will be safe, in my opinion. Shame that Vela and Javi Garcia will move away in the summer. Good luck in your last few games.
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