Impact Cruz returns after missing Osasuna's previous match due to a leg injury. The fullback had started back-to-back matches prior to the injury and returns to the XI now that he's fit.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
OSASUNA 6-4-4 · 6TH IN LALIGA · CONFERENCE LEAGUE QUALIFYING
6-4-4 · 6TH IN LALIGA · CONFERENCE LEAGUE QUALIFYING
CA Osasuna 2 vs 2 Villarreal CF | Game Highlights ⚽
4 HOURS AGO • YOUTUBE
Starting against Villarreal Cruz (leg) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against Villarreal.
Makes squad list Cruz (leg) is in the squad list for Sunday's match against Villareal.
Impact Cruz looks to be on the mend from his leg issues, as he has been included in the squad for Sunday. This is good news for the club, as he did start in the two matches before his injuries. However, he has gone unused six times this season and could very well start on the bench to begin Sunday's contest.
1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE
Trains Thursday Benito (groin) trained individually Thursday, according to his club.
Impact Benito is already making improvements after going down injured Tuesday, with the forward training individually Thursday. This is good news for the forward, although he likely still won't be an option to face Villarreal on Sunday. That said, he will look to return to group training next week, hoping to return when facing Sevilla on Monday.
3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Held out of training Benito was held out of training Tuesday due to an adductor issue, according to his club.
Impact Benito could be heading for the sidelines, as he didn't train Tuesday due to discomfort in his adductor. Not much more is known about his situation at the time, as he is pending evolution. Luckily for the club, this is a minor loss either way, as he has only appeared twice for a total of 35 minutes off the bench.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Steady defensive presence Catena has played the full 90 in his 12 appearances with Osasuna in this 2024/25 season.
Impact The center-back has been nearly ever-present for Los Rojillos this season, with the lone absence coming in a scoreless draw against Valencia on Sep. 24 where he was an unused sub. Catena has racked up 80 clearances, 18 tackles and 11 interceptions this season.
NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Playing off bench lately Garcia has played off the bench in Osasuna's last two matches after recovering from an undisclosed injury.
Impact Garcia left an undisclosed injury behind and has seen time off the bench in Osasuna's last two matches. However, his fantasy upside will remain close to minimal if he doesn't recover the starting role he held in the first weeks of the campaign.
NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles to gain foothold Bryan Zaragoza registered two crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 4-0 defeat to Real Madrid.
Impact Zaragoza was not able to enjoy the same creative success that he has found in many of Osasuna's matches this season in their 4-0 loss to Real Madrid. In 82 minutes, he only generated 0.04 expected assists, completed just one of his five dribbles, and only made two passes into the final third. Zaragoza is Osasuna's leading assist man on the year with five, so he will hope to get back on track on Sunday, November 24 against Villarreal.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Held in check Budimir registered three clearances in Saturday's 4-0 loss against Real Madrid.
Impact Budimir was not able to record a single shot in 71 minutes during Osasuna's 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Real Madrid. He also only made two passes in the match, one of which was accurate, and had just three touches in Real's box. Budimir is Osasuna's leading goal scorer this season with six, and Osasuna will need their striker to get back on track if they want to secure points against Villarreal on Sunday, November 24.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Solid display in midfield Torro had four tackles (three won), one clearance and two interceptions in Saturday's 4-0 defeat versus Real Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 88th minute.
Impact Torro was one of Osasuna's lone bright spots in their 4-0 loss to Real Madrid. He made the most passes of any Osasuna player into the final third with five, won the most duels on his team with seven, and won three out of his four tackles. Torro has tallied two goals this year to go along with his defensive and creative efforts, so he will hope to have a bigger presence in the final third when Osasuna host Villarreal on Sunday, November 24.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Faces onslaught in net Herrera registered four saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-0 defeat against Real Madrid.
Impact It was a busy day for Herrera in Osasuna's 4-0 defeat to Real Madrid on Saturday. He faced 18 total shots, eight of which were on target. He was able to record four saves, but also conceded four goals. After Saturday's defeat, Herrera currently owns a 69.2 save percentage on the season, good for only 14th best in La Liga. He will look to improve that mark when Osasuna take on Villarreal on Sunday, November 24.
NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE
Real Madrid 4 vs 0 CA Osasuna | Game Highlights ⚽
NOVEMBER 10 • YOUTUBE
Real Madrid golea a Osasuna con tripleta de Vinicius y Militão sufre desgarro en la rodilla Vinicius Junior marcó una tripleta para impulsar la victoria 4-0 del Real Madrid sobre Osasuna el sábado en la liga española, duelo en el qu...
NOVEMBER 9 • LATIMES.COM
🚨 Vinicius Jr. Hat Trick 🚨 Real Madrid vs. Osasuna | LALIGA Highlights | ESPN FC
NOVEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE
REAL MADRID 4 - 0 CA OSASUNA I RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS
NOVEMBER 9 • YOUTUBE
Picks up leg injury Cruz has picked up a leg injury and is ruled out of Saturday's trip to Real Madrid, confirmed manager Vicente Moreno. "Unfortunately he doesn't have any serious injury, but he can'...
Impact Cruz will not be an option for the trip to Madrid after picking up an injury to his leg. He had started the last two matches at left back, making a total of four starts in six appearances for Osasuna. Abel Bretones could see the call to start at left back for the important clash with Los Blancos.
NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Plays full game Cruz generated one shot (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Valladolid.
Impact Cruz recorded 53 touches and made two clearances. He has featured in six games this season, starting four of those and has accumulated an aggregate of 12 clearances and three tackles.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Registers most crosses Moncayola generated one shot (one on goal), eight crosses (five accurate) and six corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Valladolid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in t...
Impact Moncayola recorded the most crosses in the game, created five chances and also made four tackles and an interception. He has featured in 11 of 12 games this season and has created 10 chances in the last six games. He is yet to register a goal involvement in the campaign.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Nets on Saturday Budimir scored one goal to go with eight shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win over Valladolid.
Impact Budimir netted the only goal of the game in the 19th minute with a well placed penalty. He won the penalty which he converted but also missed a good chance in the 55th minute. He has now recorded six goal involvements in the last seven games.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet Herrera registered three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Valladolid.
Impact Herrera recorded three saves and accumulated his fourth clean sheet of the season. He has made 25 saves in the last six games while accumulating three clean sheets. Next, he faces defending champions Real Madrid.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Osasuna dedicates soccer win to its coach and to victims of deadly floods in Valencia region
Ante Budimir has showed fans a jersey with the words “Be strong Valencia” after scoring Osasuna’s winning goalNOVEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CA OSASUNA 1 - 0 REAL VALLADOLID CF I RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS
NOVEMBER 2 • YOUTUBE
Returns to bench Barja (knee) went unused off the bench in Sunday's 2-0 win over Real Sociedad.
Impact Barja returned to the team sheet for the first time this season after tearing his ACL last March. However, the attacker went unused, not seeing any time in his return to play. That said, he will hope to see the field soon, likely seeing more of a rotational role after only starting in three of his 16 appearances last campaign.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to group training Garcia has returned to group training, accoridng to his club.
Impact Garcia looks to be in for a return after missing the club's last match due to undisclosed issues, with the attacker having returned to team training Thursday. This should leave him questionable for Saturday's match, likely coming down to a late fitness test. He did start in the club's three matches before his injury and will hope to reclaim that spot, with Ruben Pena as his probable replacement if left out or on the bench.
OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE
Makes squad list Barja (knee) is on the squad list for Wednesday's Copa del Ray match against Chiclana.
Impact Barja looks to be in for a return after a long absence on the sideline, with the attacker having yet to make his debut. He has been named to the squad list for the match, although he has not been directly cleared for play yet. That said, expect him to face a late fitness test, likely serving off the bench if fit.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
