OSASUNA NEWS

Nacho Vidal - Sidelined Saturday Vidal will miss out against Mallorca on Saturday after being left out of the squad list.

Impact Vidal will be sidelined for his third straight matchup due to his undisclosed injury. With the defender's continued absence, along with that of Ruben Pena (leg), Diego Moreno will likely continue to feature at right-back heading into Saturday's contest.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Pena - Tears muscle in leg Pena underwent medical tests this week that confirmed a muscle tear in his right leg, Osasuna announced Wednesday.

Impact Pena already missed Monday's draw with Athletic Club due to this injury and he is now set to miss at least a few more game while he recovers. He has made 11 La Liga appearances (seven starts) mostly at right-back this season, but Nacho Vidal would continue as the primary option in the position while Pena is out.

JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli - Has quiet game in draw Abde made a clearance and completed eight passes in Monday's 0-0 draw against Athletic Club.

Impact Abde made his first La Liga start since an impressive run to the World Cup semifinals with Morocco on Monday. The 21-year-old is still growing into his role on the left wing with Osasuna, but he's started five of the last seven league games in which he's been available.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Moncayola - Creates chance against Bilbao Moncayola made two clearances, an interception and won two of two tackles in Monday's 0-0 draw against Athletic Club. He also created a chance in the match.

Impact Moncayola put in a solid shift defensively from the right wing on Monday, but his side couldn't get much of anything going in attack against Athletic. Moncayola is yet to record a goal or an assist across 16 La Liga appearances (11 starts) mostly in midfield this season.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Fernandez - Keeps clean sheet against Bilbao Fernandez made three saves and kept a clean sheet in Monday's 0-0 draw against Athletic Club.

Impact Fernandez kept his third clean sheet in just six games this season on Monday, and it seems he has taken over from Sergio Herrera as the starting goalkeeper in Osasuna. Next weekend he will face 10th-placed Mallorca, which have scored just 14 goals in 16 La Liga matches.

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Athletic held by Osasuna to 0-0 in Spanish league

Athletic Bilbao has missed a chance to move into the Champions League places in the Spanish league after a 0-0 home draw with Osasuna

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kike Saverio - Unavailable versus Athletic Saverio (knee) was not included in the match-day squad to face Athletic on Monday.

Impact Saverio has yet to get onto the pitch for the club this season with no clear timeline to return to action. Even once cleared to play, Saverio will likely struggle for consistent minutes, making him a relative non-factor in fantasy contests. For now, the forward should be considered out indefinitely.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lewandowski's 3-game suspension upheld by sports court

Spain’s administrative court for sports has upheld a three-game suspension for Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Espanyol files complaint over Lewandowski's eligibility

Espanyol has challenged the result of the derby against Barcelona to the Spanish soccer federation

JANUARY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ezequiel Avila - Fails to score versus Sociedad Avila amassed three shots (one on target) and three crosses (one accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Avila provided the best chances Saturday, but couldn't quite find the back of the net in the 2-0 defeat. Avila has six goals and one assist in 14 appearances this season, and has proven to be Osasuna's best chance at scoring goals. Next Monday's match may prove to be another difficult task for the striker, as fifth-place Athletic Club allow fewer than one goal per game in league play.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Sanchez - Provides chances from the back Sanchez provided three chances created, one accurate cross, four tackles and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Sanchez was all over the pitch Saturday, both providing chances and making crucial plays on defense. He led the team in chances created and interceptions, as well as making four tackles and a clearance. The 22-year-old defender has just one assist on the season, but his ability to create chances showcased on Saturday means that more goal contributions could be in his future.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aitor Fernandez - Concedes twice in loss Fernandez conceded two goals on two shots on target in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Fernandez filled in yet again for Sergio Herrera, and did not have his best outing. Despite only facing two shots on target, Fernandez conceded twice. In his last three starts, he has allowed five goals and made five saves. If Fernandez gets the start again next Monday, he will face an even more difficult task, as Athletic Club have scored 24 goals this season, the third most in La Liga.

DECEMBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Saverio - Remains out Saverio (knee) is out for Saturday's trip to Real Sociedad.

Impact Saverio has yet to play in 2022/23 after a serious injury in training sidelined him long-term. The forward could make his return in the near future, though it appears that he wasn't ready for the first match after the World Cup break. Saverio's next chance to play is a Monday trip to Athletic Club.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona, Madrid resume Spanish league fight post World Cup

Barcelona and Real Madrid resume their fight for the Spanish league title as the competition starts again following a seven-week hiatus for the World Cup

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juan Cruz - Extends contract with Osasuna Cruz has signed a three-and-a-half-year contract extension with Osasuna, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Cruz has kept a total of 14 clean sheets in 62 La Liga appearances (56 starts) across his three seasons with Osasuna, including 11 starts in this campaign so far. The 30-year-old can play at either left-back or central defense and he has now signed on with the club through 2025/26.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Logs 43 minutes in win Budimir created one chance and put one shot off target during 43 minutes of Monday's win over Japan after penalties.

Impact Budimir had yet to play in the World Cup until Monday but put in a good shift to get the team to and through penalties. He's still the backup striker behind Andrej Kramaric and Bruno Petkovic going into the next rounds.

DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli - Bench option for opener Abde (thigh) is available for Wednesday's game versus Croatia.

Impact Abde is good to go after missing the final three matches with Osasuna and being limited in training in the lead-up to the World Cup. He has notched two assists, ten shots (three on target), three chances created, and 11 crosses (two accurate) in eight La Liga contests this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli - Training individually Ezzalzouli (thigh) was pictured training individually during Thursday's session

Impact Ezzalzouli remains in individual training with the World Cup opener looming. The forward will be hard-pressed to be fully fit for Wednesday's opener against Croatia, though if he is able to step up to full team training Saturday or Sunday, he could be an option from the bench.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lewandowski's suspension increased to 3 games in Spain

Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski’s suspension has been increased to three games by the Spanish soccer federation

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Atlético ends skid with win in Copa del Rey

Atlético Madrid has ended a five-game winless run before play pauses in Spain for the World Cup

NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Abdessamad Ezzalzouli - Called up for World Cup Abde (thigh) was named to Morocco's national team for the World Cup, it was announced Thursday.

Impact Abde missed the final three league matches before the World Cup but since his name has appeared it's likely he'll be healthy for the opener Nov. 23 against Croatia. He started four times in eight appearances since joining Osasuna on loan, logging two assists.

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Real Madrid hosts Cádiz; United-Villa rematch

Real Madrid needs to beat relegation-threatened Cádiz to enter the World Cup break closer to Spanish league leader Barcelona

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ante Budimir - Comes off bench in loss Budimir logged seven minutes off the bench and put one shot off target during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to Barcelona.

Impact Budimir ends the first half of his season with one goal in 11 appearances (seven starts). As he still made Croatia's roster for the World Cup, Budimir's 2022 isn't over yet. Though his club form hasn't been ideal, Budimir has started in two of the last three matches for his national team and will compete with Andrej Kramaric to be the top striker in Qatar.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lewandowski, Piqué sent off as Barcelona rallies past Osasuna Lewandowski was shown his second yellow card in the 31st minute after going hard into the body of Osasuna defender David García. Piqué was s...

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • PENNLIVE.COM