Out of injury Nekounam sidelined against Getafe

In truth the game was largely even until Cosmin Contra was dubiously sent off for an elbowing incident 28 minutes in, and with just two natural defenders on the pitch (Ruben de la Red deputised at centre-back from the outset) Geta were in trouble.

Indeed, it didn't take Osasuna long to open the scoring as Miguel Flaño took advantage of some poor marking to fire home a free haeder.

Midway through the second half Getafe began to show signs of recovery, but in fact Osasuna were next to score. It came from the penalty spot as captain Patxi Puñal after Dady won an undisputable spot-kick.

That was enough for the Pamplonans to pull within two points of their hosts, easing their relegation woes significantly.