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1940's
The dark years and resistance
The post-war years were especially harsh for Osasuna. Stripped of resources, star players, and institutional stability, the club slowly slipped down the footballing ladder—eventually returning to amateur status. At times, its very survival hung in the balance.
After competing in Segunda División between 1939 and 1944, Osasuna was relegated to Tercera División, where it remained trapped for five long seasons. It was a period marked by hardship and uncertainty, but also by resilience—a quiet determination to keep the flame of the club alive during one of the darkest chapters in its history.
At least, Osasuna would close the decade with a reason to celebrate. In the 1948-49 season, the club secured promotion back to Segunda División, finishing first in the regular season after a fierce battle with Gimnástica de Torrelavega.
Back in the second tier the following year, the rojillos comfortably avoided relegation, claiming a respectable seventh place finish. It was a promising sign of stability and progress—a crucial first step toward returning to the top flight. But that long-awaited return to La Liga would still take another four years.
