The 2006–07 CA Osasuna season was the club's 86th season in existence and their 6th consecutive season in the top flight of Spanish football (La Liga). The season covered the period from 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007.
Competitions
- La Liga: Osasuna finished the league season in 14th place with 46 points (12 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses), securing safety from relegation with a comfortable margin. The team scored 46 goals and conceded 65.
- Copa del Rey: Osasuna reached the Round of 16, where they were eliminated by Getafe CF (losing 3–0 on aggregate).
- UEFA Cup: Having finished 4th in La Liga the previous season (2005–06), Osasuna qualified directly for the Group Stage of the UEFA Cup.
- Group Stage (Group D): Osasuna finished 2nd in the group behind Parma FC, advancing to the knockout stage. Results included a win over Grasshopper Club Zürich (1–0), a draw with AJ Auxerre (1–1), a loss to Parma (0–1), and a win over Odense Boldklub (3–1).
- Round of 32: Osasuna defeated FC Girondins de Bordeaux 1–0 on aggregate (0–0 away, 1–0 home).
- Round of 16: Osasuna defeated Rangers FC on away goals after a 1–1 aggregate draw (1–1 home, 0–0 away).
- Quarter-finals: Osasuna was eliminated by Sevilla FC, the eventual tournament winners, losing 2–1 on aggregate (1–0 loss away, 1–1 draw home).
Key Personnel
- Manager: Cuco Martina managed the team for the majority of the season. He was dismissed in late May 2007, with two league matches remaining. José María "Txiki" Begiristain (Director of Football) and Patxi Puñal (youth coach) took temporary charge for the final two fixtures.
- Captain: Patxi Puñal.
- Top Scorer (All Competitions): Walter Pandiani (11 goals: 8 in La Liga, 3 in UEFA Cup).
- Top Scorer (La Liga): Walter Pandiani (8 goals).
Notable Players The squad featured players such as Ricardo (GK), César Cruchaga, Josetxo, David López, Juanfran, Francisco Puñal, Valdo, Moha, Juan Manuel Ortiz, Walter Pandiani, Roberto Soldado, and Sergio Fernández.
Season Summary The season is historically significant for the club's deep run in the UEFA Cup, reaching the quarter-finals for the first time in their history. Domestically, the league form was inconsistent, particularly in the second half of the season, leading to a mid-table finish and the departure of long-serving manager Cuco Martina at the campaign's conclusion.
