Osasuna Team News Page 21 - Soccer

Max Svensson - Joins club on two-year loan Svensson finalized a loan move to Osasuna from Espanyol for the next two seasons Tuesday.

Impact Svensson is expected to join the Osasuna youth squad for the upcoming season but should push to be a first-team regular for the following campaign. For now, the forward should be considered a long-term fantasy project.

AUGUST 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Primer gol del año para El Joker de CA Osasuna! 😍 😎 #shorts #laligaeasports #rubengarcia #osasuna

AUGUST 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Calentamiento RC Celta vs CA Osasuna

AUGUST 13, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Ruben Pena - Keeps clean sheet in win Pena generated one shot (zero on goal), five crosses (three accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-0 win versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Pena was heavily involved in the contest, leading the team with six tackles and five crosses. After an injury riddled campaign last year, the defender will look to maintain this level of form in his upcoming match against Athletic Club on Saturday.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moi Gomez - Scores in win Gomez scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Celta Vigo.

Impact Gomez scored his first goal of the season when his shot in the 74th minute took a slight deflection off a defender before finding the back of the net. In addition to his goal, he contributed with one cross and delivered a corner.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Garcia - Scores in win Garcia scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Celta Vigo.

Impact Garcia notched his first goal of the season after a save off the post made his way towards him, allowing him to head the ball into the back of the net to open the scoring for his team. The forward was heavily involved throughout the match, leading the team with shots on goal and chances created. He was substituted off in the 67th minute.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Picks up clean sheet in win Herrera made no saves and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Celta Vigo.

Impact Herrera recorded his first clean sheet of the season against Celta Vigo. The goalkeeper wasn't heavily involved in the contest as his side controlled the game throughout, preventing him from having to record any saves. Next, Herrera will face off against Athletic Club, a team that failed to score in their opener against Real Madrid.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nacho Vidal - Won't play in season opener Vidal (groin) hasn't been included in the squad for Sunday's game at Celta Vigo.

Impact Vidal was spotted in training earlier this week and was given every opportunity to be available for the season opener, but in the end, head coach Jagoba Arrasate decided against including him in the squad. His next chance to feature will come next Saturday in the home opener against Athletic Bilbao.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raul - Joins Osasuna Osasuna have completed the signing of Garcia from Real Betis on Thursday, the club announced.

Impact Garcia was always going to have a tough time to see regular first-team minutes at Betis since he was set to compete with two experienced players such as Borja Iglesias and Willian Jose. Garcia was close to joining Alaves, but instead he'll add depth upfront to an Osasuna squad that will play in the UEFA Europa Conference League next season.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nacho Vidal - Pictured in training Vidal (groin) took part in Tuesday's first-team training session, which could open the door for him to be available versus Celta Vigo on Sunday.

Impact Vidal missed the final six contests of the previous season due to his groin problem and has yet to get into one of the pre-season friendlies. When fit, the defender started 15 of his 20 appearances for the club in which he recorded 31 crosses (three accurate), nine shots (two on target) and 27 clearances. Given his lack of pre-season action, Vidal may have to settle for a spot on the bench for the season opener Sunday but should be in contention for the starting XI before long.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Loaned to Osasuna Mojica joined Osasuna on loan from Villarreal, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Mojica makes the switch to Osasuna where he will hope to find more substantial playing time. He was left with just five starts in 2022-23 and now has the chance for more consistent minutes with Osasuna.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Spanish soccer club Osasuna announces deal with UEFA to overturn expulsion from competition

Spanish soccer club Osasuna has overturned expulsion from the Europa Conference League after reaching an agreement with UEFA which was ratified by the Court of Arbitration for Spor...

JULY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

David Garcia - Returns in pre-season Garcia (strain) returned to the bench for Friday's pre-season clash with Sociedad.

Impact Garcia picked up a muscular issue in the final match of 2022-23, but is now back in the first team for pre-season. The defender is the top option in the backline heading into 2023-24 and should be in line for a major role in the starting XI.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Osasuna will have to fight to play in Europe - by taking on UEFA Osasuna are living with a scandal from their past. Could it cost them their place in Europe?

JULY 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jorge Herrando - Extends contract with Osasuna Herrando has signed a four-year contract extension with Osasuna, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Herrando scored four goals in the Spanish third tier with Osausna's youth side last season, and he made his La Liga debut with the senior team this May. The 22-year-old center-back has now signed on to remain at the club through the 2026/27 campaign, and he should start to see some more regular playing time in the league moving forward.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

UEFA removes Spanish club Osasuna from European competition for decade-old match-fixing

Spanish club Osasuna has been removed from the Europa Conference League by UEFA because club officials were implicated in fixing matches a decade ago

JULY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jose Arnaiz - Returning to Osasuna Arnaiz has signed a two-year contract with Osasuna after leaving Leganes as a free agent.

Impact Arnaiz tallied two goals and one assist in 14 La Liga appearances during a six-month loan stint with Osasuna back in Spring/Summer 2020, and the 28-year-old is now returning to the club after posting 22 goals and five assists over the last three seasons with Leganes in the Segunda Division. Arnaiz can play anywhere along the attacking line and should add some forward depth to an Osasuna side that qualified for the Europa Conference League in the next campaign.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Alejandro Catena - Heads to Osasuna Catena is heading to Pamplona after agreeing to a five-year contract on a free transfer from Rayo Vallecano.

Impact Catena spent the last two seasons playing in La Liga with Rayo Vallecano, making starts in all 71 appearances while recording three goals and three assists on 322 clearances. He had another healthy season, missing just three matches while averaging about 4.4 clearances per game. With Aridane's inconsistent year, he could possibly take over his starting role while also playing in European Football for the first time in his career with Osasuna qualifying to the Conference League for the 2023/24 campaign.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli - Active despite not scoring Ez Abde recorded five shots (three on goal) and four crosses (two accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Girona.

Impact Ez Abde couldn't end his loan spell at Osasuna with a goal, but he was extremely active in the final meters, and his pace created quite a few problems for Girona. The Barcelona loanee finished the 2022-23 campaign with four goals and two assists across 28 appearances (19 starts), and while his future is unclear, he is slated to return to Los Blaugranas over the summer.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Fernandez - Makes five saves Sunday Fernandez made five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 2-1 victory against Girona.

Impact Fernandez responded every time Osasuna needed him, and while he couldn't keep the clean sheet, he was able to deliver the win as Osasuna clinched a spot in next year's UEFA Europa Conference League. Fernandez played a big role in that achievement, as he started 21 times and allowed just 19 goals while also keeping eight clean sheets.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Scores brace in season finale Budimir scored two goals to go with five shots (three on goal) in Sunday's 2-1 victory versus Girona.

Impact Budimir was the hero for Osasuna in the season finale, as his brace allowed the Navarra side to clinch a spot in the UEFA Europa Conference League for the 2023-24 season. The Croatia international ended the season scoring four goals across his last four appearances, and he finished the 2022-23 campaign with eight goals in 31 matches (22 starts).

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Moncayola - Tagged with assist Sunday Jon Moncayola assisted once to go with eight crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Girona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 73rd minute.

Impact Moncayola was a constant crossing threat all game long, and one of his deliveries ended up in a goal, as he set up Ante Budimir in the 55th minute to put Osasuna up by two goals. Moncayola ended the season on a high note, recording three assists over his last four starts, and he finished the 2022-23 campaign with one goal, three assists, 36 shots, 27 chances created and 78 crosses in 37 appearances (25 starts).

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Barja - Sets up goal Sunday Kike Barja assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Girona.

Impact Kike Barja was active on the right wing all game long, and one of his blistering runs ended up in the opening strike when he set up Ante Budimir with a low cross, allowing the Croatian to score from close range. Barja was inconsistent with his numbers at times this season, but he provided a spark upfront, and his pace often caused problems for opposing defenses. He ended the 2022-23 campaign with six assists and one goal across 27 appearances (15 starts).

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Garcia - Comes off injured in season finale Garcia was subbed out of Sunday's clash against Girona in the sixth minute after suffering a muscular injury.

Impact Garcia ends a very successful campaign slightly early on Sunday due to injury, but he kept eight clean sheets and scored two goals in 32 La Liga appearances (31 starts) this season in addition to making the Copa del Rey Final with Osasuna and making his international debut with Spain back in March. The 29-year-old should continue as a first-choice starter with his boyhood club next season unless another team makes a move to sweep him up.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moi Gomez - Will play in finale Gomez is on the team sheet for Sunday's finale against Girona.

Impact Gomez has missed the last three matches with an undisclosed injury, but is back and will be an option Sunday. He's started three times in six appearances, recording two goals in that span.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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