Jonathan David makes history as Atletico Madrid thrash Osasuna 4-0
Jonathan David became the first Atletico Madrid player this century to score in his first two La Liga games as they cruised to a 4-0 victory over Osasuna.
Atletico Madrid delivered a dominant performance to secure a resounding 4-0 victory over Osasuna at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The result keeps Diego Simeone’s side firmly in the early-season La Liga title race.
Jonathan David opened the scoring in the 24th minute to set the tone for the hosts. Following the break, the forward turned provider, setting up Lee Kang-in for the second goal. Robin Le Normand and Alex Baena added late strikes to complete the rout.
The standout moment belonged to David, who officially became the first player for the club in the 21st century to score in each of his first two La Liga matches. His impact proved vital for the home side's attacking display.
The victory was achieved despite the absence of star forward Julian Alvarez, who missed the squad due to a muscle problem. Atletico's squad depth compensated for his absence, lifting the team to 13 points from six matches, just two points behind Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Attention now shifts to the upcoming Madrid Derby. Atletico will host Real Madrid in a crucial fixture that could see them leapfrog their neighbors in the standings. Meanwhile, Osasuna will look to recover when they host Rayo Vallecano next.