Osasuna Team News Page 15 - Soccer

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

Kike Barja - Not an option for Rayo match Barja (hamstring) was not on the squad list and is not an option for Friday's match against Rayo.

Impact Barja is going to be missing his fourth straight match, having yet to recover from a hamstring injury. The midfielder was integrated into partial team training this week, so his return shouldn't be far. He has only served as a bench option for most of the season, registering only two starts, so his absence will not cause any change in the starting XI.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Trains individually Mojica (knee) worked in training individually Wednesday, ahead of Friday's match against Rayo.

Impact Mojica is back in training after starting treatment for his knee injury, having trained individually Wednesday. The midfielder is most likely still a decent ways from returning to match play, only beginning his treatment last week. He most likely won't get the nod against Rayo but could return the next week against Mallorca, where he could find the starting XI after getting the nod in eight of the 15 matches he was available for.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Barja - Integrated into partial team training Barja (hamstring) returned to partial team training on Wednesday, ahead of the club's match against Rayo on Friday.

Impact Barja was upgraded from individual training to partial team training on Wednesday as he continues his rehabilitation for a hamstring injury. He seems to be nearing a return, possibly getting the nod against Rayo. If he does get that opportunity, he will most likely be on the bench, only starting twice all season.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Pena - Returns to full team training Pena (hamstring) joined team training on Wednesday, ahead of Friday's match against Rayo.

Impact Pena looks to be nearing a return, having participated in full team training on Wednesday. The midfielder has been out for the past two matches, dealing with a hamstring injury. He could return Friday against Rayo, possibly getting a nod in the starting XI immediately, having started in 11 of the 14 matches he was available for before the knock.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 12, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ruben Garcia - Five crosses in draw Garcia generated one shot (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Cadiz.

Impact Garcia recorded a season-high five crosses (one accurate) Sunday, in addition to tying a season high with three chances created. It marked his second consecutive start and also marked his second most minute played in a match this season as he was subbed off in the 92nd minute for Jose Arnaiz.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Avila - Solid in return to starting XI Chimy Avila recorded four shots (two on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Cadiz.

Impact Avila made his first start since Nov. 11 Sunday and put together a productive match. He tied season highs in shots (four) and shots on target (two) and recorded seven crosses for the third time in his last four matches.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Scores equalizer Sunday Budimir scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Cadiz.

Impact Budimir scored his side's lone goal Sunday, a penalty in the 70th minute which tied the match up at 1-1. It marked his eighth goal of the season and his sixth in his last seven matches. He will look to keep his hot streak going Friday versus Rayo Vallecano.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Concedes once in draw Herrera registered four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Cadiz.

Impact Herrera conceded one goal in Sunday's draw, a header by Roger Marti in the 19th minute which took the 1-0 lead. Herrera has now conceded at least one goal in each of his last six matches. He will look to get back on form Friday versus Rayo Vallecano, a side which has scored 16 goals in 15 league matches this season.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Catena - Back from one-game ban Catena completed his one-game suspension due to yellow-card accumulation and is available to face Rayo Vallecano on Friday.

Impact Catena has been a regular starter at center-back for Osasuna this season, and he's been suspended in the only two games in which he hasn't featured in 2023/24. Catena, who has racked up 60 clearances, 15 tackles, nine interceptions and nine blocked shots across 14 starts, should return to the starting lineup to face Rayo Vallecano on Friday.

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Brasanac - Available for season debut Brasanac (leg) is in the squad to face Cadiz on Sunday.

Impact Brasanac returns from a leg injury which has kept him out the entire season thus far. The midfielder is available from the bench for his season debut if called upon.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Pena - Not ready to return Pena (hamstring) is not in the squad to face Cadiz on Sunday.

Impact Pena misses out on his second straight match as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. Ruben Garcia remains in the starting XI as Pena could return next week after starting training in the buildup to today's match.

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Catena - Set for suspension Catena is set for a one-match suspension after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season.

Impact Catena will miss just his second match of the season after starting the last 10 games. In that span, the defender has logged in a goal and an assist with 42 clearances in that span, bringing his average per match to 4.9. During his absence. Jorge Herrando will likely get the start at center back, alongside David Garcia and Jesus Areso.

DECEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Begins treatment Mojica (knee) started treatment on his knee Wednesday after injuring the internal ligament of his right knee in Saturday's match against Real Sociedad.

Impact Mojica is already starting the rehabilitation process after injuring his knee a couple of days ago. It is still not exactly transparent how long he will be out, but the player will hope it is sooner than later, as he just started the past four matches for the club. He most likely won't be an option against Real Sociedad, so expect Nacho Vidal to get the start.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Pena - Begins individual training Pena (hamstring) was viewed training individually ahead of Sunday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Pena seems to be making good progress on his rehabilitation, already starting individual training on Wednesday after missing Saturday's match against Real Sociedad. It is unlikely the midfielder will return for Sunday's match unless he trains with the team on Friday, so expect Ruben Garcia to get the start again. Once Pena returns, he should be right back in a starting role, as he has only missed out on the starting XI four times this campaign.

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Waiting for diagnosis on knee injury Mojica has been receiving treatment on his knee as he awaits medical tests on his injury.

Impact It is unclear how long Mojica will be out for after injuring his knee Saturday. He had started four out of the last five matches played, totaling an assist on 19 crosses (eight accurate) in that span. If the defender has to sit out, then Nacho Vidal will likely take his place in the lineup.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Barja - Trains individually Barja (hamstring) was training individually Tuesday.

Impact Barja has yet returned to full training as he continues to recover from a hamstring injury. He has only started two of the 10 matches played thus far, limiting to just a bench role for the team.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Brasanac - Trains with group Brasanac (leg) rejoined training with the group Tuesday ahead of Sunday's trip to Cadiz.

Impact Brasanac could make a return to the pitch in the next week or two as he begun team training. As long as there are no setbacks, the midfielder could make his season debut this month after missing the last eight months with a leg injury.

DECEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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