Budimir and Atlético: A Reunion with a Taste for Goals
Croatian striker Ante Budimir is preparing for a special duel against Atlético de Madrid, a team that evokes fond memories in his career. This match represents Budimir’s 158th with Osasuna in La Liga, a journey that began precisely against the Colchoneros in the 2020-2021 season.
In that match, played in an empty Metropolitano due to the pandemic, Budimir made his mark by scoring his first goal with the Rojilla shirt. A precise header after a cross from Rubén García surpassed Savic’s defense, although Atlético ultimately took the victory by 1-3.
Budimir also scored in the return match of that season (2-1). That goal was the start of a prolific scoring career that has made him an Osasuna legend, even surpassing Sabino Andonegui as the club’s top scorer in Primera División.
After that initial goal, Budimir added 10 more goals that season, followed by 8 in the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 seasons. Last season he exploded his scoring side with 18 goals, and this season he already has 19.
With the fans of El Sadar delivered, Budimir will seek his 65th goal with Osasuna against Atlético. The Navarrese team is aware of the importance of this match, where adding points will be crucial in their fight to reach European places.
