OSASUNA NEWS

Ante Budimir - One goal in draw Budimir scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Espanyol.

Impact Budimir scored the first goal of the match and his first since Oct 20. He has started in four of the last five matches with Bruno Petkovic struggling to keep consistent performances on the campaign. The Croatian has logged in a goal on nine shots (three on target) in the last five contests.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Fernandez - Three saves against Espanyol Fernandez registered three saves and allowed one goal with two clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Espanyol.

Impact Fernandez has allowed one single goal in each of the last three matches along with 10 saves in the span. Because of the Spaniard's form in recent games, looks like he will keep his goalkeeping role despite Sergio Herrera recovering from a knee injury. He will aim for his fifth clean sheet with a trip to Valladolid next Sunday, who have only scored once in the last five matches. The opponent also failed to score on Fernandez during their last meeting on Oct 30.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aimar Oroz - Out against Espanyol Oroz (strain) was not called up by Osasuna for Saturday's clash against Espanyol.

Impact Oroz is set to miss another game with a muscular strain in his leg that he suffered in the Copa del Rey in mid-January. Three of Moi Gomez, Lucas Torro, Pablo Ibanez and Darko Brasanac will likely make up Osasuna's midfield in his absence.

FEBRUARY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aimar Oroz - Dealing with muscle injury Oroz picked up a muscular strain in his left leg during last week's Copa del Rey win over Real Betis, Osasuna announced Tuesday.

Impact Oroz will be questionable for next weekend's La Liga clash against Espanyol after being an unused substitute against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.

JANUARY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Barja - Seven crosses in 12 minutes Kike Barja recorded seven crosses (two accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Barja put up an unbelievable stat on Sunday, totaling the same number of crosses last match in just 16% of playing time compared to last game. He continues to be a key substitute for Osasuna as he ups his average crosses per contest to 4.1 with 14 (three accurate) in the last two matches.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Avila - Held by Atletico Madrid Chimy Avila had one shot (zero on target) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 loss versus Atletico Madrid.

Impact Avila could not break through against the Atletico Madrid defense that left him with just one lone shot on Sunday. He has scored four in the last seven matches and continues to be the team leader in goals with seven on the campaign. The Argentinian is also three goals away from matching his career high for a season.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Fernandez - Concedes goal Fernandez recorded four saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Fernandez could not stop Saul's shot that went to the back of the net that cost the game for Osasuna on Sunday. He has now let in six goals in six games with 13 saves in that span. This brings his average save per contest to 2.4. The Spaniard has a chance at a clean sheet next match with a trip to Espanyol, in which he denied them a goal during their last outing on Oct 20.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moi Gomez - Starting Sunday Gomez (calf) is in the starting XI for Sunday's clash with Atleti.

Impact Gomez returns to the starting XI on Sunday after picking up a calf injury last time out. The midfielder will hope to avoid injury and continue a nailed-on role in the starting XI.

JANUARY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona's and Sevilla's women's team disqualified in Copa

Barcelona’s and Sevilla’s women’s teams have disqualified from the Copa de la Reina for fielding ineligible players in the round of 16

JANUARY 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Moi Gomez - Injured again Gomez generated one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Elche. He was subbed off due to injury in the 57th minute.

Impact Gomez featured in the starting XI after picking up an undisclosed injury, but was forced to come off in the 57th minute with a calf injury. This leaves him in doubt for their Copa de Rey matchup against Sevilla on Wednesday.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Two shots against Elche Kike recorded two shots (one on target) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Elche.

Impact Kike made an appearance off the bench after picking up a knee injury last match. Aimar Oroz has been the preferred midfielder over the Spaniard, who has only made three starts all season. He has a total of two goals in 22 shots (eight on target) in 18 appearances thus far.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Barja - Gets first assist of year Kike Barja assisted once to go with seven crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Elche.

Impact Barja got his first start in four matches and found Chimy Avila to knock in his first assist of the campaign. His role for Osasuna is a bench player and a fill in for injured players. In nine appearances the Spaniard has totaled a goal, and assist, 34 crosses (four accurate) and five chances created thus far.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Avila - Knocks in goal Chimy Avila scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) and three crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Elche. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Avila got things going for the team with his seventh goal of the season. He is just three goals away from matching his career high. The Argentinian has featured in the lineup seven out of the last eight games and has been able to produce with four goals during that span.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Fernandez - Three saves in draw Fernandez had three saves and allowed one goal with a clearance in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus Elche.

Impact Fernandez only let in one goal that saw his team draw against Elche on Sunday. He has done a fair job taking over the goalkeeping role with Sergio Herrera still recovering from a knee injury. The 25-year-old has totaled four clean sheets in eight appearances with 18 saves and six goals conceded in that span. He is set to face Sevilla on Wednesday during Copa de Rey Play, who have scored 10 goals in the last five contests.

JANUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moi Gomez - Starting against Elche Gomez (undisclosed) is in Osasuna's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Elche.

Impact Gomez is back in the XI Sunday after missing the mid-week cup win over Betis. He has now started in all 18 of Osasuna's La Liga matches this season.

JANUARY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moi Gomez - Late scratch Wednesday Gomez (undisclosed) was a late scratch for Wednesday's clash with Real Betis.

Impact Gomez was replaced in the starting XI by Aimar Oroz after feeling some discomfort in warm ups. The midfielder will be evaluated ahead of a Sunday trip to Elche back in La Liga action.

JANUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Torro - Out via suspension Torro is suspended for Sunday's trip to Elche, due to yellow card accumulation.

Impact Torro is out for Sunday's match after picking up a fifth yellow card against Mallorca. The midfielder has been a consistent contributor in the starting XI, but fell afoul of the referee one too many times during the clash with Mallorca. Aimar Oroz will take a role in the starting XI.

JANUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David Garcia - Makes 10 clearances versus Mallorca Garcia created one chance, made one tackle, 10 clearances and one interception and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Garcia had an outstanding performance at the heart of the defense, keeping opposing forwards at bay during the entire match and clearing everything that went into his path. This was the first game with double-digit clearances of the season for the center-back and he racked up 36 over the last six starts. Up next for him is Jan. 22 visit to Elche.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Torro - Active defensively against Mallorca Torro had one shot on goal, made three tackles (two won), six clearances and three interceptions and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Torro made a brilliant job in the middle of the park, disrupting play after play after play from the opposition to make like much easier for the defenders behind him. With 10 tackles, 11 clearances and six interceptions over his last three matches, the midfielder has been one of his side's biggest fantasy factors as of late.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Avila - Takes four shots against Mallorca Avila had four shots (two on target), created one chance, sent in five crosses (one accurate), drew two fouls and was shown a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Avila was very active, creating a lot from the right flank while also stepping into the box to finish plays himself. With six goals and one assist over 15 appearances, the attacker is on pace to have his most prolific campaign since his La Liga debut back in 2018. Up next for him is Jan. 22 visit to Elche.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Fernandez - Keeps clean sheet against Mallorca Fernandez made two saves and kept a clean sheet during Saturday's 1-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Fernandez was rarely threatened here as the opposition lacked firepower and was largely inaccurate on the few attempts at the goal. That's now back-to-back clean sheets for the goalkeeper and his fourth in seven matches since he took over as Osasuna's starter. He'll try to remain productive during Jan. 22 visit to Elche.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moi Gomez - Logs assist in win over Mallorca Gomez made an assist, created four chances, sent in four crosses (one accurate) and drew two fouls during Saturday's 1-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Gomez bounced back from a quiet performance on the previous match, matching his season high in chances created and assisting Aimar Oroz for the lone goal of the match in the 47th minute. This was the second assist of the season for the midfielder, who's starting to translate into the scoresheet what he brings to the team.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aimar Oroz - Scores winner against Mallorca Oroz scored a goal off three shots (one on target), created three chances and drew four fouls during Saturday's 1-0 win over Mallorca.

Impact Oroz was back in the starting XI and made most of the new opportunity, stepping unmarked into the opposition's box and firing a powerful close-range shot to score the lone goal of the match in the opening minutes of the second frame. This was the third goal of the season for the youngster, who is becoming increasingly important with his versatility and playmaking skills.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE