OSASUNA NEWS

Kike Barja - Reduced to bench option Barja logged one minute off the bench during Monday's 1-0 win over Almeria.

Impact Barja started the first match of the season against Sevilla but has since lost out to Chimy Avila and Ruben Pena on the right wing. With Pena now back from injury, Barja doesn't figure to be much more than a role player as opposed to a regular starter.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Pena - Trains with teammates Pena (strain) returned to training during Thursday's session ahead of Sunday's match against Getafe.

Impact Pena will hope to return after missing each of the last two matches. He got off to a good start this season with one assist from four chances created in three starts but the presence of Chimy Avila will make it difficult to reclaim a starting spot on the right flank.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aimar Oroz - Trains separately Oroz trained on his own during Thursday's session after missing Monday's win over Almeria.

Impact Oroz has had a bright start to the season with two goals in four games but couldn't play in Monday's contest. If he remains out for Sunday's visit from Getafe, Ruben Garcia should keep his place in the lineup after logging one goal and one assist in his last two matches.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Osasuna beats Almería 1-0 to keep momentum in Spanish league

Osasuna has maintained its momentum at the start of the Spanish league by defeating promoted Almería 1-0

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Roma visits Empoli after consecutive losses

Jose Mourinho’s Roma looks to bounce back from consecutive losses when it visits winless Empoli in Serie A

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Showdown in Spain: Real Madrid and Betis try to stay perfect

Real Madrid finally appears at home where it can reaffirm it’s the team to beat in the Spanish league

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Betis beats Osasuna 1-0 to stay perfect in Spanish league

Real Betis maintained its perfect Spanish league record with a 1-0 win against Osasuna despite playing a man down in the second half

AUGUST 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Inter faces test; Betis hosts Osasuna in Spain

Real Betis hosts Osasuna in a match between two of the teams that started the Spanish league with consecutive victories

AUGUST 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruben Garcia - Comes off bench in win Garcia created one chance from three crosses (one accurate) and put one shot off target during Friday's 2-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Garcia made his season debut after working up enough fitness to make the squad. It will be interesting to see where fit fits into the lineup, as he's recorded 11 assists over the last two seasons but Chimy Avila is in good form on the right flank and youngster Aimar Oroz has taken over a spot as the second forward.

AUGUST 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Moncayola - Takes five shots in win Moncayola put five shots off target in 76 minutes of Friday's 2-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Moncayola has been the subject of heavy transfer rumors to Athletic Club but for now he's shown more than enough focus on his current club. As a midfielder that often plays more of a defensive role, his attacking production has increased in each of the last three seasons and he could finally achieve a favorable place for fantasy if he improves further in the coming weeks.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Keeps clean sheet in win Herrera kept a clean sheet with two saves made during Saturday's 2-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Herrera is off to a fine start to the season with one goal conceded and two wins in two games. Though he has yet to face plenty of the top sides in the league, Herrera can remain a top option at his position in the right matchup as long as the attack continues to rack up goals.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aimar Oroz - Shotless in win Oroz failed to take a shot in 84 minutes of Saturday's 2-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Oroz couldn't build on his goal from the opener but starting a second game is a good sign in his personal development. He fits into the lineup as more of a possession-based forward, so he may not be permitted as many chances in front of goal as Kike and Chimy Avila, among others.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Scores penalty in win Kike scored one penalty goal from two shots (one on goal) in 25 minutes of Saturday's 2-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Kike has made two appearances off the bench so far but this goal might elevate him over Ante Budimir and into the lineup. For now, look for Chimy Avila among the forwards as a more reliable starting option who's scored twice in two matches.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Takes three shots in win Budimir took three shots (one on goal) and created two chances during 65 minutes of Saturday's 2-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Budimir was active in his first start of the season but it was his replacement in Kike Garcia who scored the second goal. Look for both Budimir and Garcia to get plenty of starting chances this season but it might be Chimy Avila who offers the most reliable value as an attacking starter.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Avila - Scores from spot in win Avila scored one penalty goal from two shots taken (one on goal) and created one chance from six crosses (three accurate) in 66 minutes of Saturday's 2-0 win over Cadiz.

Impact Avila has scored twice in two games while playing in different roles, first as a striker against Sevilla and now on the right wing against Cadiz. It will be worth tracking Avila if he can stay fit but he's also conceded a yellow card in both of his starts, so his potential is solid but there's a ceiling on his value without more discipline.

AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thriving Modric helps Madrid get over Casemiro's departure

Luka Modric is making it easier for Real Madrid fans to start getting over Casemiro’s departure for Manchester United

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unai Garcia - Starting Saturday Garcia is fit and in the starting XI for Saturday's match with Cadiz.

Impact Garcia returns after being forced off of Osasuna's opening day match due to a head injury. The centerback takes up a role in the center of the back line for Osasuna's La Liga clash with Cadiz.

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sevilla still winless in Spanish league despite Isco's debut

Isco Alarcón’s debut was not enough to lift Sevilla to a first victory in the Spanish league

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruben Garcia - Makes squad list Garcia made the squad list for Saturday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Garcia hadn't been available for the opening-day win over Sevilla but returns for round two. The presence of Chimy Avila on the wing and the growing talent of Aimar Oroz suggest that Garcia will have to work hard to earn a place in the lineup this season.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aridane - Now makes squad list Aridane made the squad list for Saturday's match against Cadiz.

Impact Aridane wasn't available for the first match of the season against Sevilla but now returns to the team. Depending on if Unai Garcia (head) is able to start, Aridane could play a bigger role this weekend.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Sevilla tries to bounce back; Lyon hosts Troyes

Sevilla will try to rebound from an opening loss to Osasuna in the Spanish league when it hosts Valladolid

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Unai Garcia - Returns to training Garcia (head) returned to training during Tuesday's session.

Impact Garcia isn't taking long to overcome a head-to-head collision suffered in the opening game against Sevilla. With a couple more days of training, he should be in good shape to remain a starter for the next match against Cadiz, forming a strong partnership with David Garcia in defense. For the first Garcia, he's capable of having decent value but after conceding a yellow card in the first match, he'll need to not rack up too many bookings.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE