Osasuna dedicates soccer win to its coach and to victims of deadly floods in Valencia region

After scoring Osasuna's winning goal, Ante Budimir showed fans a jersey with words “Be strong Valencia.”

He and his teammates dedicated Osasuna's 1-0 win over Vallolid in Spanish league on Saturday to victims of dely floods that hit Valencia region this week, and especially to Osasuna coach Vicente Moreno, who is from area and a day earlier gave an emotional interview during his news conference.

Moreno is from Massanassa, one of cities affected most by floods that killed more than 200 people in sourn Spain. He cried while talking about this week's tragedy and those affected by it. coach was not on bench during Saturday's match because of a suspension.

“We dedicate victory to Vicente because he is suffering a lot," Osasuna assistant coach Daniel Pendín said. "He deserves it and we dedicate victory to him.”

Two first-division games were postponed on Saturday because of floods — Real Mrid at Valencia and Villarreal against Rayo Vallecano. Three second-division games scheduled to be played in region this weekend also h to be moved to a new date.

Budimir scored winner by converting a 19th-minute penalty kick, helping Osasuna move into fourth place with 21 points from 12 matches.

Vallolid, which has lost five of its last six league games, stayed second-to-last with eight points.

Also Saturday, Girona ended a two-game losing streak in league with a 4-3 win over Leganes.

Miguel Gutiérrez, who scored Girona's first goal, also marked occasion by displaying a "Be Strong Valencia" shirt.

On Sunday, leer Barcelona hosts Espanyol in city derby. Fifth-place Atletico Mrid hosts 18th-place Las Palmas and is looking to get back into top three with a victory. Diego Simeone's team is coming off three straight losses across all competitions.