Atlético Madrid secured a second consecutive LaLiga victory with a 4–0 win over Osasuna as Jonathan David, Kang-In Lee, Robin Le Normand and Álex Baena found the net.
Atlético Madrid continued their recovery in impressive fashion on Wednesday night, producing a commanding 4–0 victory over Osasuna at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
After beating Real Sociedad 3–0 away from home in their previous league match, Diego Simeone's side followed it up with another clean-sheet victory. Jonathan David opened the scoring before Kang-In Lee doubled the advantage after half-time, with Robin Le Normand and Álex Baena completing a convincing four-goal performance.
The result gave Atlético their second consecutive LaLiga victory and moved them onto 13 points after six matches, setting up Sunday's Madrid derby against Real Madrid with considerable momentum.
⚽ Atlético Madrid 4–0 Osasuna: Match Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Competition | LaLiga EA Sports |
| Matchday | 6 |
| Venue | Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
| Result | Atlético Madrid 4–0 Osasuna |
| Half-time | Atlético Madrid 1–0 Osasuna |
| Atlético scorers | Jonathan David, Kang-In Lee, Le Normand, Álex Baena |
| Atlético points | 13 after 6 matches |
🔥 Jonathan David Opens His Metropolitano Account
The breakthrough arrived in the 24th minute, with Jonathan David putting Atlético ahead.
The Canadian striker reacted sharply inside the penalty area to finish the move and give his team a deserved advantage.
It was a particularly significant moment for David, who had already been involved in Atlético's attacking play since the opening minutes.
The club's official match report described it as his first goal at home, adding another memorable milestone to the striker's early Atlético career.
Osasuna goalkeeper Aitor Fernández made several important interventions during the first half, preventing Atlético from extending their lead before the interval.
🧨 Atlético Control the Game
The first half ended with Atlético holding a narrow 1–0 advantage, but Simeone's team had largely controlled the rhythm of the contest.
The hosts combined patiently in possession while remaining alert to transitions.
Osasuna struggled to create clear opportunities against an Atlético defence that looked increasingly comfortable as the match progressed.
Simeone later highlighted that Atlético had controlled the match in the first half before becoming even more decisive after the break.
🎯 Kang-In Lee Doubles the Advantage
Atlético returned from the interval with greater attacking intent.
Their pressure was rewarded in the 54th minute, when Kang-In Lee doubled the lead.
The South Korean midfielder produced an important attacking contribution, making it 2–0 and giving Atlético much greater control of the match.
With Osasuna forced to open up in search of a response, spaces began appearing for Atlético's attackers to exploit.
🚀 Le Normand Produces a Stunning Third
The third goal arrived only eight minutes later.
In the 62nd minute, Robin Le Normand made it 3–0 with a superb finish.
The centre-back's goal was one of the highlights of the evening and effectively ended Osasuna's hopes of recovering from the two-goal deficit.
Atlético's official coverage described the goal as a spectacular strike, while Le Normand later called the performance a complete team effort.
⭐ Baena Completes the Rout
Atlético continued to attack despite having established a comfortable advantage.
The fourth goal arrived in the 82nd minute, when Álex Baena produced the finishing touch to complete the scoring.
The goal capped an excellent attacking sequence and confirmed Atlético's second consecutive 4+ goal performance following their 3–0 victory over Real Sociedad.
Baena's contribution also demonstrated the variety in Atlético's attack, with goals coming from a forward, midfielder and defender.
🧠 Tactical Analysis
Atlético's control and efficiency
The most impressive aspect of Atlético's performance was the balance between control and attacking efficiency.
Simeone's team did not need to dominate recklessly. Instead, they patiently worked their way into dangerous positions before accelerating when opportunities appeared.
Once Kang-In Lee made it 2–0, Atlético were able to exploit the additional space created by Osasuna's attempts to get back into the game.
Osasuna Unable to Respond
Osasuna defended with discipline during parts of the opening half, but the first goal forced them to take more risks.
After the second goal, the visitors found themselves increasingly exposed.
Atlético took advantage of that situation with Le Normand and Baena adding two further goals to turn a competitive first half into a comprehensive victory.
📋 Goals Timeline
| Minute | Event |
|---|---|
| 24' | ⚽ Jonathan David — Atlético 1–0 |
| 54' | ⚽ Kang-In Lee — Atlético 2–0 |
| 62' | ⚽ Robin Le Normand — Atlético 3–0 |
| 82' | ⚽ Álex Baena — Atlético 4–0 |
The official Atlético Madrid match record confirms all four goals and their exact minutes.
🏅 Standout Performer: Jonathan David
Jonathan David provided the opening breakthrough and gave Atlético an important attacking focal point.
His movement helped stretch Osasuna's defence, while his first-half goal allowed Atlético to approach the second half from a position of control.
The Canadian's contribution was particularly encouraging ahead of the Madrid derby, with Atlético now showing signs of finding their attacking rhythm.
📈 Atlético Build Momentum Before the Derby
The timing of the victory could hardly be more interesting.
Atlético entered the match after their 3–0 win at Real Sociedad and now have two consecutive LaLiga victories without conceding a goal.
The club's official schedule confirms that the next league fixture is the highly anticipated Madrid derby against Real Madrid on September 20 at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
The 4–0 victory over Osasuna therefore represents more than three points. It gives Atlético confidence, attacking momentum and another clean sheet before facing their city rivals.
🏁 Final Thoughts
Atlético Madrid delivered another statement performance at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
Jonathan David's first-half goal gave the hosts the lead, before Kang-In Lee opened the second-half scoring. Robin Le Normand then added a spectacular third, while Álex Baena completed the rout eight minutes from time.
The final 4–0 scoreline reflected a performance that became increasingly dominant as the match progressed.
With 13 points from six LaLiga matches and consecutive victories over Real Sociedad and Osasuna, Atlético now turn their attention to the biggest fixture of the weekend.
The Madrid derby awaits.