OSASUNA NEWS

Juan Cruz - Assist and clean sheet in win Juan Cruz assisted once to go with one chance created and a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 victory over Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 55th minute.

Impact Cruz recorded his first assist of the season Sunday as he set up Ante Budimir's goal in the 90th minute which took the 2-0 lead. It came on the only chance he created in the match. He also helped keep a clean sheet with one interception and a season high four clearances.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Pena - Assists versus Deportivo Pena assisted once to go with six crosses (two accurate), two chances created and a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Pena recorded his first assist of the season Sunday as he set up Jose Arnaiz's outside the box strike in the 36th minute. It was one of two chances he created in the match to go with six crosses on the attack. He also helped keep a clean sheet with one blocked shot and a season high six clearances.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Scores late in win Budimir scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Budimir scored his first goal of the season Saturday, a strike in the 90th minute assisted by Juan Cruz to secure the win for Osasuna. It came on one of his three shots (two on target) in his short 22 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Arnaiz - Scores first of season Arnaiz scored one goal to go with four shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Arnaiz scored his first goal of the season Saturday, an outside the box strike in the 36th minute assisted by Ruben Pena. He took a season high four shots (one on target) in the match before being subbed out in the 63rd minute for Johan Mojica.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Leaves game with injury Herrera was injured and subbed out in the 80th minute of Sunday's 2-0 victory against Deportivo Alaves. He made three saves and allowed zero goals before exiting the match.

Impact Herrera was injured in the 80th minute of Saturday's win and was replaced by Aitor Fernandez. The extent of his injury is currently unknown, but if he is forced to miss time Fernandez will start in his place. He was on pace for a clean sheet Saturday as he made three saves prior to his exit.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Picks up injury Sunday Mojica came off the bench but was later subbed off in the second half of Sunday's 2-0 win over Alaves due to an undisclosed injury.

Impact The left-back came off the bench and only lasted five minutes without recording a single stat. Further tests will be needed to determine whether he'll be ready to face Real Madrid next Saturday, because otherwise, he'd be ruled out until after the international break.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moi Gomez - Remains out Sunday Gomez is not in the match day squad to face Alaves on Sunday.

Impact Gomez misses out on his second straight match as he continues to deal with a muscle strain. The forward will hope to return next weekend against Real Madrid with Jose Arnaiz replacing him in Sunday's lineup.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pablo Ibanez - Creates three chances Pablo Ibanez three chances created in Thursday's 2-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid.

Impact Ibanez has been in contention for a starting role this season, making thee starts in six appearances. In that span, he's totaled four crosses (zero accurate), three chances and two tackles (zero won).

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Cruz - Sends five crosses Juan Cruz recorded five crosses (one accurate) and two tackles in Thursday's 2-0 defeat versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Juan Cruz brings his average crosses per match to two after totaling 10 in the last five matches. He's also logged in eight tackles (three won) and three interceptions in that span as well.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Torro - Three shots in loss Torro registered three shots (one on target) in Thursday's 2-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Torro failed to find the back of the net Thursday after getting three shots (one on target). He's started all four matches played in the midfield, totaling eight interceptions and seven clearances thus far.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Fernandez - Allows two in loss Fernandez registered one save and allowed two goals in Thursday's 2-0 defeat versus Atletico Madrid. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 90th minute.

Impact Fernandez has let in six goals in his last three starts, completing just three saves in that span. He's been splitting playing time with Sergio Herrera until the team determines who will be the number one choice of goalkeeper.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético de Madrid vs. CA Osasuna FREE LIVE STREAM (9/28/23): Watch La Liga online | Time, TV, channel Atlético de Madrid faces CA Osasuna in a La Liga match on Thursday, September 28, 2023 (9/28/23) at El Sadar Stadium in Pamplona, Spain.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • NJ.COM

Ezequiel Avila - Sent off against Atleti Avila was sent off in the closing stages of Thursday's clash with Atleti.

Impact Avila got into a heated altercation with Alvaro Morata, and was shown a straight red card. The striker will be suspended for a Sunday trip to Alaves, but could return as soon as an Oct. 7 trip to Real Madrid. Avila could also be at the mercy of the disciplinary committee due to the nature of the sending off. Raul Garcia will likely get the start for Sunday's trip.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moi Gomez - Dealing with muscular injury Gomez was not in the squad for Thursday's game against Atletico Madrid due to a muscular injury.

Impact The team was vague regarding providing further details regarding Gomez's injury, but given the team will play on the road Sunday, he will have a tough time making it back to feature against Alaves. Gomez has one goal across four appearances (three starts) in 2023/24.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Moncayola - Included in squad list Moncayola (lower leg) was named to the squad against Atletico Madrid on Thursday.

Impact Moncayola looks poised to return to action following a two-game stint on the shelf due to his leg problem. Prior to his absence, the midfielder found himself relegated to a bench role after starting the opening two matches of the campaign. In his four contests, Moncayola has generated 12 crosses (eight accurate), six corners and four chances created.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Garcia - Won't be available Thursday Garcia (knee) will be left out of the squad for Thursday's clash with Atletico Madrid.

Impact Garcia has been on the bench six times this season, including Europa Conference League qualifies but has yet to get onto the pitch. As such, even once given the all-clear, the defender will be hard-pressed to break into the starting XI and figures to be a relative non-factor in fantasy contests. With the short week, Garcia almost certainly won't be an option versus Deportivo Alaves on Sunday either.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Brasanac - Continuing to recover Brasanac (knee) remains on the shelf heading into Thursday's matchup with Atletico Madrid.

Impact Considering Brasanac is coming off a serious knee surgery back in April, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see him still on the shelf. While the midfielder has been periodically seen training with the squad, a six-month recovery timeline would keep him out through the October international break, though it could certainly be longer.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Moncayola - Trains individually Moncayola (lower leg) was seen back on the grass participating in individual work Tuesday.

Impact Moncayola made his return to the training grounds as he trained individually after missing the last two matches with a lower leg injury. It may be too soon for him to return Thursday, as he will be an option for the team once he returns to full team training.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Catena - Records eight clearances Catena generated one tackle (zero won), eight clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Catena registered eight clearances as he recorded his second clean sheet of the season. The defender also logged one tackle, maintaining his streak of doing so in every game this season. He appeared in all 90 minutes after missing the previous game due to a suspension.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Avila - Takes four shots in defeat Chimy Avila recorded four shots (zero on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Sevilla.

Impact Avila achieved a new season-high with four shots taken, however none of his shots found the target. The forward also created three chances, which also marked a new season-high.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Secures clean sheet in draw Herrera made three saves and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Sevilla.

Impact Herrera made his second consecutive start, having previously alternated with Aitor Fernandez. In this match, the goalkeeper recorded his second clean sheet of the season and equaled his season-high with three saves. It remains to be seen whether he will be the starter going forward or continue to alternate with Aitor Fernandez.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unai Garcia - Ruled out against Sevilla Garcia (undisclosed) wasn't called up for Saturday's clash with Sevilla.

Impact Garcia has yet to make his 2023/24 debut and wasn't called up for Saturday's clash. It's unclear if this is injury related or simply a result of Garcia failing to impress in his rare chances on the pitch. The defender's next chance to debut is a Thursday clash with Atleti.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Moncayola - Unavailable against Sevilla Moncayola (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's clash with Sevilla.

Impact Moncayola wasn't called up to the preliminary squad and isn't an option for Saturday's clash with Sevilla. The midfielder picked up the undisclosed issue and missed a clash with Getafe last time out. He will now hope to get fit before a Thursday match against Atleti.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Brasanac - Officially out Brasanac (knee) is out for Saturday's clash with Sevilla after missing out on the preliminary squad.

Impact Brasanac returned to training earlier in the week but didn't do enough to earn a spot in the traveling squad. The midfielder is out for Saturday's match and will next hope to return during a Thursday clash with Atleti.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Moncayola - Working individually Moncayola (undisclosed) continues to work individually ahead of Saturday's match versus Sevilla.

Impact Moncayola had to sit out last match with an undisclosed injury as he continues to work back to recovery. It could be too soon to return Saturday, but could make a comeback for Thursday's game versus Atletico Madrid. He's started twice in the four contests played thus far, totaling 12 crosses (eight accurate) and four interceptions.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE