OSASUNA NEWS

Aimar Oroz - Set to a one-match ban Oroz was given a yellow card in the 87th minute in Saturday's 1-0 loss against Valencia.

Impact Oroz will miss Sunday's match against Villarreal after being shown his fifth yellow card of the season. He currently has three goals, one assist, 14 interceptions and 14 tackles (seven won) on the year.

MARCH 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Quiet in rare start Kike had zero shots, created one chance and drew two fouls during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Valencia.

Impact Kike was back in the starting XI but, opposite to what he did two weeks ago, this time the forward was dominated by opposing defenders and couldn't attempt a single shot while he was on the pitch. It's still to be know if Kike or Ante Budimir, who replaced him in the 73rd minute, will get the nod to lead the offense during Mar. 19 home clash against Villarreal, but the fact is that neither of them is performing well enough to have the edge.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Quiet off bench versus Valencia Budimir had zero shots after coming off the bench during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Valencia.

Impact Budimir lost his starting spot to Kike once again, being brought only in the 73rd minute but not being able to bring anything significant to the table. It's still to be known who between Budimir and Kike will be named to the lineup for Mar. 19 home clash against Villarreal.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli - Active display versus Valencia Abde had two off-target shots, sent in three crosses (one accurate) and made three tackles (two won) during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Valencia.

Impact Abde made his second straight start at the left wing and had a couple of tries despite the fact that his side was mostly dominated throughout the match. The winger, then, proceeded to help his teammates on the defensive end but that wasn't enough for his side to escape with at least one point. A starter in five of the last seven matches, Abde will try to help his side bouncing back during Mar. 19 home clash against Villarreal.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Makes three saves against Valencia Herrera made three saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 1-0 loss against Valencia.

Impact Herrera returned to the starting XI, replacing Aitor Fernandez, who was coming off keeping a clean sheet on the previous match. His performance was solid and there was hope he would be able to shut the opposition down like his teammate. But then came Justin Kluivert with a very well-placed shot into the near top corner in the 74th minute to not only ruin his plans. It's still to be known who will be the starter for Mar. 19 home clash against Villarreal, but numbers are not on Herrera's side right now.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Real Madrid beats Espanyol 3-1, eyes Liverpool and clasico

Vinícius Júnior sparked Real Madrid’s 3-1 comeback over Espanyol in the Spanish league

MARCH 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nacho Vidal - Not training Vidal (undisclosed) has not been training with the team due to an undisclosed injury, according to manager Jaboba Arraste.

Impact Arraste mentioned in his press conference that Vidal has not been training due to an injury. He has not played since Nov 8 and will see more time sidelined until he is fully recovered.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Garcia - Expected to return against Sevilla Garcia (hip) is expected to be available for Saturday match against Valencia, confirmed manager Jagoba Arrasate.

Impact Garcia has been out the last two matches with a hip problem, but has been training with the team and will be an option off the bench Saturday. He has only been given six starts in 19 appearances, generating one goal, two assists and 49 crosses (16 accurate) in that span.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Fernandez - Easy clean sheet Fernandez registered no saves and secured a clean sheet in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Celta Vigo.

Impact Fernandez cruised his way to a sixth clean sheet Monday after an easy match. He has only conceded five goals on 22 saves with three clean sheets in the last seven games. The goalkeeper brings his average saves a contest to 2.6 with 35 on the year so far. He is expected to have another easy match Saturday with a trip to Valencia, who have only scored two goals in the last five games.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Osasuna held to scoreless draw by Celta in Spanish league

Osasuna has missed a chance to move closer to the European places after being held by Celta Vigo to 0-0 in the Spanish league

MARCH 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Osasuna beats Athletic 1-0 in 1st leg of Copa semifinals

Osasuna has defeated Athletic Bilbao 1-0 at home in the first leg of the Copa del Rey semifinals

MARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruben Garcia - Available for cup match Garcia (undisclosed) is available on the bench for the Copa de Rey clash against Athletic Club.

Impact Garcia sat out last match with an undisclosed injury, but is back with the team as an option off the bench for Wednesday's cup game. His role has been limited this season, making just six starts in 19 appearances thus far, generating one goal, two assists and 49 crosses (16 accurate) in that span.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Garcia - Training Tuesday Garcia (undisclosed) returned to training Tuesday, manager Jagoba Arrasate announced.

Impact Garcia returned to training Tuesday after missing a clash with Sevilla. The midfielder is expected to return in the Copa del Rey and is now back in team training. Garcia will hope to return to full availability during a Monday clash with Celta Vigo.

FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Fernandez - Concedes twice in win Fernandez made six saves and conceded two goals in Sunday's 3-2 win at Sevilla.

Impact Fernandez put together a solid performance Sunday, as he made a season high six saves in the win. Although he conceded twice, he ultimately saved his team three points despite being under pressure for much of the match. He faces a slightly easier matchup next Monday at home versus Celta Vigo who have scored 26 goals in 23 league matches this season.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Garcia - Scores in win Garcia scored one goal on two shots (one on target) and made nine clearances in Sunday's 3-2 win at Sevilla.

Impact Garcia scored the opening goal Sunday, as he scored a header off a corner kick taken by Kike Barja in the 18th minute. It marks his second goal of the season, with the other being another header off a corner early in the match. He had a solid defensive performance too, as he attempted one tackle, intercepted one pass and made an impressive nine clearances in his full 90 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Barja - Assists in win Barja recorded one assist on six chances created, had eight crosses (six accurate) and picked up a yellow card in Sunday's 3-2 win at Sevilla.

Impact Barja assisted the opening goal of the match Sunday, as his cross from a corner found David Garcia's head in the 18th minute to take an early lead. This was by far his best performance of the season, as he shattered some of his season bests. He created six chances in 81 minutes Sunday, after having just seven total in his 12 previous appearances this season. He also whipped in his most crosses (eight) and by far his most accurate crosses with six, again nearly matching his season total in just one match. While this performance seems to be a bit out of the blue, he has had a high volume of crosses when he plays significant minutes. So, if Barja can see more playing time, more assists could follow.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli - Scores off bench Abde scored one goal on one shot and had one inaccurate cross in Sunday's 3-2 win at Sevilla.

Impact Abde scored the winning goal Sunday, as his 85th minute shot assisted by Pablo Ibanez gave Osasuna a 3-2 lead on the road. It marks his first goal of the season and may prove to be a massive one for his team's chase at a European place. He played just nine minutes in the match after being subbed on in the 81st minute, but made the most of that short time on the pitch.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Takes six shots in win Kike took six shots (one on target), had one inaccurate cross and made three clearances in Sunday's 3-2 win at Sevilla.

Impact Kike had a solid performance Sunday, as he led the team in shots with six, which also sets a new season high for him. While only one of his shots was on target, the volume of chances in just his fourth start of the season is somewhat promising nonetheless. He also put in solid defensive work despite being an attacker, as he won his lone tackle attempted and made three clearances in his 81 minutes of action.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Garcia - Out against Sevilla Garcia (undisclosed) is not in Osasuna's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Sevilla.

Impact Garcia picked up an injury in last weekend's loss to Real Madrid and will now miss out on Sunday's match. Jon Moncayola is starting on the right wing against Sevilla.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nacho Vidal - On bench against Sevilla Vidal (undisclosed) is in Osasuna's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Sevilla.

Impact Vidal is back in the squad for the first time since before the World Cup on Sunday after recovering from an injury. He will want to reclaim the starting right-back role from Jon Moncayola and Diego Moreno once he's fully back up to speed.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nacho Vidal - Limited in training Vidal (undisclosed) was limited in the team's training session Wednesday ahead of Sunday's match versus Sevilla.

Impact Vidal has sat out for the last eight matches with an undisclosed injury and has began to make his way into training again. It is unclear if he will make an appearance Sunday after missing an extensive period of time. Vidal has appeared in the starting XI 10 out of the 13 games played, totaling 22 tackles (12 won), 17 interceptions and 15 clearances. Jon Moncayola and Diego Moreno will continue to get minutes in right back in his absence.

FEBRUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Avila - Available against Sevilla Avila is set to return from a one-match ban for Sunday's trip to Sevilla.

Impact Avila was suspended against Real Madrid, but is now back in contention for a role in the starting XI. The forward should return to the first team immediately with the same significant role he had before the suspension.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Cruz - Set for return Cruz is available to return from a one-match ban for Sunday's trip to Sevilla.

Impact Cruz was suspended for one match due to yellow card accumulation but is now eligible to return. The defender started two matches in a row previous to the suspension.

FEBRUARY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Moncayola - Takes three shots in loss Moncayola took three shots and created a chance in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Real Madrid. He also made two clearances and won three of four tackles in the match.

Impact Moncayola had a good game on both sides of the ball from right-back on Saturday, but his side could only hold out until the 78th minute before Federico Valverde broke the deadlock and Real Madrid won the game.

FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE