OSASUNA NEWS

Jon Moncayola - Busy in draw Moncayola provided five crosses (two accurate) and put one shot on target during Sunday's scoreless draw with Levante.

Impact Moncayola has offered some solid performances in recent games on both ends of the pitch, though goals have collectively been hard to come by for he and his teammates. In the next match against Barcelona, Moncayola could be a useful option if the attack continues to struggle as he should still get enough time in possession.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Avila - Takes four shots in draw Avila put four shots off target during Sunday's scoreless draw with Levante.

Impact Avila has started in five of the last eight matches but he's only scored once in that time. An upcoming visit from Barcelona won't provide a favorable matchup but Avila could find more luck in the following contests against Getafe and Athletic Club.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Shotless in draw Budimir failed to take a shot during Sunday's scoreless draw with Levante.

Impact Budimir started for the second straight game but wasn't as influential as when he scored a penalty in the previous match against Elche. With the next match coming against Barcelona, Budimir will need to find his stride soon if he's to become a reliable option.

DECEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Concedes one in draw Herrera conceded one goal and made three saves during Monday's 1-1 draw with Elche.

Impact Herrera may be getting back on track as he's conceded just two goals in his last two matches, though he remains winless in his last five starts. He'll hope to take advantage of the next match at Levante, which have put the fifth-fewest shots on target this season.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Barja - Creates two chances in draw Barja created two chances from six crosses and took two shots (one on goal) during Monday's 1-1 draw with Elche.

Impact Barja also won three-of-four tackles in a 79-minute stint during the contest. He's started just four times this season but already has 17 crosses to his name, which is a good sign if he can stay healthy in the coming weeks. Up next is a trip to Levante, which hold the worst defensive record in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Garcia - Active in draw Garcia created one chance from nine crosses and conceded five fouls during Monday's 1-1 draw with Elche.

Impact Garcia has recorded just one assist this season but at least he's had a fair share of set pieces with 10 taken in his last three appearances. If there's ever a chance for him to make a bigger impact, it'll be in the next game against Levante, which have conceded the most goals in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Takes five shots in draw Kike took five shots (one on goal) and created one chance during Monday's 1-1 draw with Elche.

Impact Kike has failed to score in nine straight matches while Ante Budimir was able to find the net in just his second start of the season during Monday's game. When facing the league's worst defense in Levante during the next match, Kike's drought and Budimir's return will be important to monitor.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ante Budimir - Scores from spot in draw Budimir scored one penalty goal from two shots taken (one on goal) in 79 minutes of Monday's 1-1 draw with Elche.

Impact Budimir has started just twice this season as injuries and a competition for minutes has limited his chances. Now that he's found the net once again, it will be interesting to see if he or Kike or Chimy Avila takes over as the lead striker. For now, Budimir will focus on the next match at Levante, which have conceded the most goals in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Osasuna and Elche can't get past 1-1 in Spanish league

Osasuna and Elche couldn’t manage more than 1-1 in a match between teams enduring poor runs in the Spanish league

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aridane - On bench Monday Aridane (calf) will be an option off the bench versus Eiche on Monday.

Impact Aridane will be back in the match-day squad for the first time since Sept. 26 versus Mallorca. Barring any setbacks, the defender could be in contention for the starting XI moving forward, though he's unlikely to offer more than mid-range fantasy value given his limited offensive upside.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Juan Manuel Perez - Still out Monday Juan (shoulder) will miss Monday's clash with Eiche.

Impact Juan has made just one appearance for the club this season so his continued absence is unlikely to have impacted the starting XI. Even once cleared to play, the keeper figures to continue to serve as a reserve option moving forward.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Osasuna and Elche try to rebound in Spain

Osasuna hosts Elche in a match between struggling teams in the Spanish league

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robert Ibanez - Tests positive for COVID-19 Ibanez tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and has entered a quarantine.

Impact Ibanez will miss at least Monday's clash against Elche while in isolation. He has made just four La Liga appearances (one start) this season for Osasuna.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sergio Herrera - Concedes one in loss Herrera conceded one goal and made one save during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Herrera has faced two tough matches against Real Sociedad and Atleti during November and came much closer to a clean sheet in Saturday's game. He'll now face two easier matchups in Elche and Levante, which rank among the worst attacking sides in La Liga.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Moncayola - Busy in loss Moncayola made seven interceptions and logged five inaccurate crosses during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Moncayola tied his single-game high for crosses this season and hadn't logged more than one interception in a match until Saturday. It's unfortunate that he didn't get credit for the full 90 due to a late substitution, but his production can balance that out if he makes a habit of this. Up next is a visit from Elche.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Avila - Logs three crosses in loss Avila put one shot off target and created one chance from three crosses (one accurate) during 66 minutes of Saturday's 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Avila scored in consecutive matches back in October but has started in three-of-four matches during his side's four-match streak without a goal. He'll hope to change that against Elche, which have conceded 20 goals in 14 matches.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Takes two shots in loss Kike took two shots (one on goal) and created one chance during Saturday's 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid.

Impact Kike has started in three of the last four matches but Saturday marked his first with a shot on target during that time. It's not like it's only Kike's fault, as his club have gone scoreless in four straight matches but still sit in striking distance of a place in Europe. Up next is a visit from Elche, which have conceded 20 goals in 14 matches.

NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Xavi starts as Barcelona coach by beating Espanyol

Xavi Hernández has enjoyed a win on his return to Camp Nou as Barcelona’s new coach

NOVEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sergio Herrera - Concedes two in loss Herrera conceded two goals and made one save during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Herrera returned from a one-match absence due to a hamstring injury and was beaten twice in the second half. He'll now have some time to rest thanks to the international break, but it remains to be seen if he'll recapture the form that saw him concede just two goals in four October matches. Up next is a trip to Atletico Madrid, which are tied for the second-most goals scored this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nacho Vidal - Provides five crosses in loss Vidal provided five inaccurate crosses and made six interceptions during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Vidal ranks second in the league in interceptions made and holds a respectable 30 crosses through 12 appearances as well. With most of his production emphasizing defensive involvement, picking the right matchup can make Vidal worth consideration more frequently. Up next is a trip to Atletico Madrid.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Darko Brasanac - Creates two chances in loss Brasanac created two chances and put one shot on target during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Brasanac has created four chances over his last two matches, including starting in a central-attacking role during this contest. This isn't enough to make him a consistently worthwhile target, but his positioning is a step in the right direction should he remain higher up the pitch.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ruben Garcia - Provides seven crosses in loss Garcia provided seven crosses (two accurate) and won two-of-four tackles during Sunday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Garcia has logged 12 crosses and taken six corners over his last two starts but otherwise failed to create any offensive chances. As his team have scored no more than one goal in six straight matches, Garcia will need to put in even more work to make his value worthwhile. Up next is a trip to Atletico Madrid, which have conceded 13 goals in 12 matches.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kike Garcia - Shotless in loss Kike created one chance during 83 minutes of Sunday's 2-0 loss to Real Sociedad.

Impact Kike has started in four of the last seven matches since he last scored a goal but only put a shot on target in two of them while failing to find the net. He'll have to take advantage of an underperforming Atletico Madrid defense during his next match in order to reverse this trend, though Chimy Avila is sure to get his chances and Ante Budimir is working his way back into the team as well.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Atlético concedes twice in injury time; Sociedad top

A late push moved Real Sociedad back to first place in the Spanish league but a late collapse kept Atlético Madrid from getting closer to the top

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sergio Herrera - Starting against Sociedad Herrera (hamstring) is in Osasuna's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Real Sociedad.

Impact Herrera missed last weekend's defeat against Sevilla with a hamstring injury, but he's back on the pitch from the start on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE