Osasuna Team News Page 14 - Soccer

Ante Budimir - Nets lone goal of match Budimir scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) and creating a chance during Thursday's 1-0 win over Almeria.

Impact Budimir found the back of the net in the 27th minute scoring the lone goal of the match to claim all three points for Osasuna. The forward has two goals across his last four league starts while taking 10 shots and creating two chances over the same timeframe.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - No saves in clean sheet Herrera kept a clean sheet without making a save during Thursday's 1-0 win over Almeria.

Impact Herrera had a quiet day at the office as Osasuna came away with all three points Thursday. The clean sheet was the fifth in 16 league starts for the keeper while his save total remained at 36.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Avila - Exits injured Avila was forced off during the 14th minute of Thursday's match versus Almeria with an injury.

Impact Jose Arnaiz came on in relief of Avila, whose day ended early with an injury. It was his first start since Dec 15, with 10 starts in 17 appearances thus far.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Garcia - Available on bench Garcia (hamstring) is starting on the bench for Thursday's clash with Almeria.

Impact Garcia was able to recover in time to be an option Thursday, but not enough to get the start against Almeria. Instead, Moi Gomez and Chimy Avila are getting the start at the wings, with Ante Budimir leading the attack for Osasuna.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Garcia - Listed on team sheet Garcia (hamstring) is on the team sheet for Thursday's match versus Almeria.

Impact Garcia will likely make a return to the squad Thursday after missing the last match with a hamstring injury. He is expected to get the start after having previously started the last three games played. The winger also has two goals in 14 appearances during his fifth campaign with Osasuna.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Avila - Assists on late goal Chimy Avila assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 3-2 defeat against Mallorca. In addition, he was gi...

Impact Chimy Avila fired a pass to teammate, Raul Garcia, who directed his shot to the back of the goal, early in second half stoppage time. The assist marks the third of the season and the first in the last four appearances, for Chimy Avila, who has also created four chances over that stretch. After starting in the previous two matches, this also marked the fifth time in 16 appearances this year that Chimy Avila entered as a substitute.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Garcia - Scores again Raul Garcia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Thursday's 3-2 loss against Mallorca.

Impact Garcia scored for the second consecutive game, as he had a shot from the center of the box, early in second half stoppage time. This marked his eighth consecutive match as a substitute, but he has put together an efficient streak with two goals on two shots, over the last two games. This also marked just the fourth time on the season that he completed more than five passes in a match.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Ibanez - Scores first of the year Pablo Ibanez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Thursday's 3-2 defeat against Mallorca.

Impact Ibanez scored his first goal of the season, as he knocked in the rebound off a free kick to give his side a, 1-0, lead in the 7th minute of play. He tired another shot in the first half, before subbing out in the 66th minute. Ibanez put together an impressive performance on both sides of the ball and made the most of what marked his first start since September 28, and only his fourth start of the year.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Concedes three in loss Herrera registered five saves and allowed three goals in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Mallorca.

Impact Herrera conceded three or more goals in a match for the fifth time in 15 appearances this season. On the other hand, his five saves in the match ties a season high that he achieved on one other occasion. Herrera is up to eight goals against, compared to 16 saves, over his last five appearances.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumen de RCD Mallorca vs CA Osasuna (3-2)

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

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DECEMBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Kike Barja - On bench Thursday Barja (hamstring) is on the bench for Thursday's match against Mallorca.

Impact Barja is making his return to the team sheet after spending the club's past four matches on the sidelines dealing with a hamstring injury. The attacker has only started twice all season in his 10 appearances, so expect him to remain in a bench role moving forward, most likely getting some amount of time on the pitch each match.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Won't play Thursday Mojica (knee) was not named to the squad to face Mallorca on Thursday.

Impact Mojica will be sidelined for his third consecutive match due to his lingering knee problem. Prior to getting hurt, the left-back had made four straight starts in which he recorded one assist, 18 crosses (eight accurate) and five chances created. Once deemed fit, Mojica should be in contention to reclaim his spot in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Garcia - Won't play final match of the year Garcia (hamstring) started training individually on Tuesday but will still not be an option for the club's match against Mallorca on Thursday, the club confirmed.

Impact Garcia's leg injury seems to be somewhat serious, as he has been confirmed as out for the club's final match of the year. He picked up the injury in Monday's training session, feeling discomfort in his hamstring while practicing. He will hope to be fully fit by the end of the winter break for their match on Jan. 4 against Almeria. Expect Lucas Torro and Jon Moncayola to earn more starts if Garcia misses more than one match.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Garcia - Picks up leg injury Garcia left Monday's training session with discomfort in his left leg and further tests will be needed to determine the severity of the injury, the club announced Monday.

Impact Garcia has started in each of Osasuna's last three matches, tallying 16 crosses and four chances created in that span, but it wouldn't be shocking if he misses Thursday's match given the nature of the injury and the quick turnaround. If that's the case, then Jose Arnaiz could step in as his potential replacement.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Barja - Back in training Barja (hamstring) completed his second consecutive training session with no setbacks and could be an option to play Thursday at Mallorca.

Impact Barja has missed five games in a row due to a nagging hamstring injury, but the fact that he's been back in training over the last few days is certainly positive. The winger might be an option Thursday, but given he hasn't played since Nov. 11, there's a strong chance he starts the game against Mallorca, if available, as a bench alternative.

DECEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Takes three shots, can't score Budimir recorded three shots (one on goal) in Friday's 1-0 win against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Budimir was active in the final meters but couldn't find the back of the net. That said, he's in no danger of losing his starting role any time soon. The Croatian has netted eight goals this season, and four of those have come over his last six appearances.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Arnaiz - Sets up game-winning goal Arnaiz assisted once to go with two crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Friday's 1-0 win versus Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 74th minute.

Impact Arnaiz came off the bench, and just like it happened with Raul Garcia de Haro, he was instrumental in the team's earning the win in the dying stages -- he executed the corner kick that was nodded home by the aforementioned striker. Arnaiz is expected to hold a bench role going forward, however, so his fantasy upside should remain fairly low.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raul Garcia - Heads home winning goal Raul Garcia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 1-0 win against Rayo Vallecano. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 96th...

Impact The striker came off the bench but was the unsung hero for Osasuna, drilling home the game-winning goal in the 95th minute with a perfect header from the edge of the six-yard box. This was his first goal of the campaign, but given he hasn't started a match since Oct. 1, he shouldn't carry a lot of upside unless he finds a way to become a regular starter in the near future.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Keeps clean sheet Friday Herrera made three saves and allowed zero goals in Friday's 1-0 win over Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Herrera was active between the posts and responded every time he was needed, and since Osasuna scored the game-winning goal in the 95th minute, he was able to earn both the win and the clean sheet. Herrera will look to end the calendar year on a high note when Osasuna take on Mallorca on Thursday.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Garcia's injury-time header gives Osasuna win over Rayo Vallecano

Raúl García scored with a header deep into stoppage time to give Osasuna a 1-0 win at home against Rayo Vallecano in the Spanish league

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruben Pena - Starting against Rayo Pena (hamstring) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Pena returns to the side after a brief two-game absence, and as expected given his involvement prior to the injury, he will be in the starting lineup right away, pushing Alejandro Catena to a bench role.

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Pena - Option for Friday Pena (hamstring) looks to be an option for Friday's match against Rayo after being named to the squad list.

Impact Pena looks to be making his return after a brief two-match stint on the sidelines, missing out due to a hamstring issue. The defender could gain the starting role immediately if he is chosen for the team sheet, having started in seven straight matches before picking up the knock.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Left out for Rayo match Mojica (knee) is not an option for Friday's match against Rayo after being left out of the squad list.

Impact Mojica will be missing a second straight match after not being named to the squad list for Friday's match. The midfielder did return to individual training this week, so he will still hope to return before the new year. He has started the past four matches at right-back before going down with the knock, so expect Juan Cruz to take over that role again in the player's absence.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Garcia's injury-time header gives Osasuna win over Rayo Vallecano