OSASUNA NEWS

3 teams fighting to avoid drop on Spanish league's last day

Granada, Mallorca and Cádiz will all try to avoid relegation from the Spanish league on the final day

MAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sergio Herrera - Concedes two in loss Herrera conceded two goals and made six saves during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Herrera put in a decent performance but his defense was picked apart in key moments that sunk his side on the road. With no clean sheets in his last five games, Herrera will hope to end the season strong against Mallorca.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Sanchez - Logs five crosses in loss Sanchez logged five crosses (two accurate) and put one shot off target during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Sanchez returned from a one-match suspension and performed decently in his own right but he didn't handle things as well defensively. The season will end against Mallorca, which are tied for the third-fewest goals scored in La Liga.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Takes two shots in loss Budimir took two shots (zero on goal) and committed six fouls during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Budimir failed to score for a second time in his last two starts after scoring in each of the previous six games. That being said, he's still in decent form and will look to finish the season on a positive not against Mallorca, which have conceded the third-most goals in La Liga.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Inigo Perez - Active in loss Perez created three chances from 10 crosses (one accurate) and took six corners in 68 minutes of Sunday's 2-0 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Perez played for the first time in six games and put in a good shift during the loss. He'll hope to work in one more start in the finale against Mallorca, which have conceded the third-most goals in the league.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Angel - On bench against Bilbao Cote (illness) is in Osasuna's match day squad for Sunday's clash against Athletic Club.

Impact Cote missed Wednesday's draw with Getafe due to an illness, but he has recovered now and could see come playing time off the bench Sunday.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Manuel Sanchez - Suspended against Getafe Sanchez missed Wednesday's draw against Getafe with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Sanchez was replaced by Juan Cruz at left back on Thursday, but Sanchez will be available once again for the Bilbao game on Sunday.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Manuel Perez - Concedes one in draw Perez conceded one goal and made no saves during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Getafe.

Impact Perez got the start with Sergio Herrera getting some rest and was only beaten by an own goal from Lucas Torro. It will be interesting to see who gets to play over the final weeks of the season, as Herrera has given up just two goals in his last two appearances.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Avila - Provides nine crosses in draw Avila created one chance from nine crosses (two accurate) and put two shots off target during Thursday's 1-1 draw with Getafe.

Impact Avila hasn't been the most consistent option throughout the season but when the opposition tends to concede more possession, there's always a chance he'll put in a performance as he did Wednesday. Up next is a trip to Athletic Club, against which Avila was sent off in the previous game back in January.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético earns Champions League spot for 10th straight year

Atlético Madrid has secured a Champions League spot for the 10th straight season after defeating Elche 2-0 in the Spanish league

MAY 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruben Garcia - Logs assist in draw Garcia logged one assist from four chances created on seven crosses (four accurate) during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Getafe.

Impact Garcia set up Oier for an early effort and followed it up with solid production and three set pieces taken over the rest of the contest. With just two starts in the last four matches but nine chances created in that time, Garcia could be a useful pick if he's starting. Up next is a trip to Athletic Club.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Torro - Concedes own goal in draw Torro conceded an own goal and put three shots off target during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Getafe.

Impact Torro was unfortunate to have given the visitors a way back into the game following Oier's early goal. With no clean sheets in his last four appearances but four interceptions made, Torro doesn't offer massive production at the moment and isn't helped by the own goal. Up next is a trip to Athletic Club.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oier - Scores in draw Oier scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Getafe.

Impact Oier recently announced he won't be staying with Osasuna next season but is still getting starts and making an impact, as shown by Wednesday's goal. With just two starts in the last four matches, he'll need to keep up the pace in the next round against an inconsistent Athletic Club.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jesus Areso - On bench Wednesday Areso (ankle) will be an option off the bench against Getafe on Wednesday.

Impact Areso has been out of the squad for 19 straight contests but will at least be available as a substitute. Prior to getting hurt, the defender was limited to just two appearances and has primarily served as an unused substitute. As such, Areso should be considered a relative non-factor in fantasy contests.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jose Angel - Out with illness Cote will miss Wednesday's clash against Getafe due to an illness, Osasuna announced before the game.

Impact Cote has started just 11 La Liga matches this season, and only four since the start of February. He has been ruled out for Wednesday's game, but will hope to return Sunday against Bilbao.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Concedes once in draw Herrera made two saves and conceded one goal during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Espanyol.

Impact Herrera looked to have everything in control here but then in the 67th minute came Nico Melamed with a stunning long-range strike that gave him zero chance. With 16 saves and six goals allowed over his last four starts, the goalkeeper will try to bounce back during Wednesday's home clash against Getafe.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

David Garcia - Makes seven clearances in draw Garcia had one off-target shot and made one tackle, seven clearances, two interceptions and one block during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Espanyol.

Impact Garcia made a great partnership with Aridane at the heart of the defense and put up very solid numbers while imposing his will against forwards for most of the match. The centre back can always fill the stat sheet on defense and will once again be a nice option as his side hosts struggling Getafe on Wednesday.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aridane - Makes eight clearances in draw Aridane made eight clearances, three interceptions and two blocks during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Espanyol.

Impact Aridane had another strong performance at the heart of the defense for Osasuna, leading all players in clearances and keeping opposing forwards at bay during the entire contest. With 30 clearances and eight interceptions over his last four starts, the centre back will try to keep up with his stat-stuffing ways during Wednesday's home clash against Getafe.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Provides assist in draw Budimir made an assist, had four shots (two on target) and created two chances during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Espanyol.

Impact Budimir had his six-match scoring streak interrupted but at least assisted Kike Barja for the opening goal of the match with a beautiful through pass. This was only the second assist of the season for the striker, who will try to keep up with the strong play during Wednesday's home clash against Getafe.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Barja - Scores in draw Barja scored a goal off his lone shot, sent in three inaccurate crosses, made three tackles (two won) and was shown a yellow card during Sunday's 1-1 draw against Espanyol.

Impact Barja received his first start since January and made most of the opportunity, beautifully chipping the ball over the goalkeeper to open the scoring for Osasuna in the 43rd minute after picking up a through pass. The forward couldn't produce at the same level after halftime which ultimately led him to be subbed off in the 73rd minute. Barja will hope this goal, his second over 18 appearances this season, is enough for him to remain in the lineup for Wednesday's home clash against Getafe.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Oier - Leaving Osasuna after season Oier will not extend his contract with Osasuna at the end of the season, the club announced Monday.

Impact Oier will leave Osasuna with the sixth-most appearances all-time for the club, as he tallied 14 goals and 12 assists in 353 games in all competitions during his 14 seasons with the club since he made his debut in December 2007 (he spent one campaign on-loan with Celta Vigo in 2011/12). The 35-year-old was mostly utilized in defensive midfield but he could also play all across the defensive line, and although he only has six La Liga starts this season, he will likely be given some significant playing time across Osasuna's three remaining games.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Concedes goal against Elche Herrera made three saves but conceded a goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Elche.

Impact Herrera will be disappointed to have been beaten by a late Pere Milla header to rob him of a clean sheet and a victory on Saturday. Next weekend he will face Espanyol, which have scored 37 goals in 34 matches this season.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE