Atlético Madrid faces a crucial match against Osasuna on May 12 at El Sadar Stadium in Pamplona, Spain. Under the management of Diego Simeone, Atlético aims to rebound after a disappointing exit from the Champions League at the hands of Arsenal and a recent defeat to Celta Vigo.
Despite their Champions League setback, Atlético has secured their place in the next edition due to results elsewhere, particularly Real Sociedad’s draw against Betis. However, they now focus on maximizing their position in LaLiga.
Match Preview: Osasuna vs Atlético Madrid
Osasuna is in a challenging situation, battling to qualify for the Conference League. After suffering back-to-back losses against Barcelona and Levante, they still have a chance to improve their standings in the final weeks of the season.
- Location: Pamplona, Spain
- Stadium: El Sadar
- Date: May 12
- K.O. Time: 15:30 ET (11:30 Mexico, 21:30 Spain)
- Referee: To be confirmed
Current Form and Recent Encounters
Osasuna arrives at this match with significant motivation. Their home advantage at El Sadar could play a crucial role as they look to gather points. The team hopes to secure victories in their remaining three games and relies on favorable results from other matches.
Historically, Atlético maintains a slight edge over Osasuna. The last five encounters indicate:
| Opponents | Wins | Draws | Losses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Osasuna | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Player Availability and Potential Lineups
Osasuna will miss goalkeeper Sergio Herrera due to suspension after his red card against Levante. His absence will make way for Aitor Fernández. Additionally, Víctor Muñoz is out due to a calf injury.
Notable players expected in Osasuna’s potential lineup (4-2-3-1) include:
- Aitor Fernández (GK)
- Rosier, Boyomo, Catena, Bretones
- Moncayola, Muñoz
- Garcia, Oroz, Moro
- Budimir (FW)
On the other hand, Atlético Madrid has several key absentees, including Julián Álvarez, who is sidelined with an aggravated ankle injury. Other missing players include Pablo Barrios, Giuliano Simeone, Johnny Cardoso, and Nico González, all dealing with muscle issues. José María Giménez will also be out due to an early exit in the last match.
Despite these challenges, Atlético can still count on experienced players like Antoine Griezmann and Ademola Lookman to lead the attack. A potential lineup for Atlético Madrid (4-4-2) could feature:
- Jan Oblak (GK)
- Pubill, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri
- Llorente, Baena, Koke, Lookman
- Sorloth, Griezmann (FW)
This matchup between Osasuna and Atlético promises to be closely contested, with both sides having crucial points at stake as the season draws to a close.
