The Spanish National Team is now history and club football returns. He Villarreal You will face a major challenge when visiting the Sadar Stadiumone of the most complicated courses on the peninsula. Historically, this square has not been favorable for the yellows, who have only managed six victories in the First Divisionwhile Osasuna has won nine times. This season, the Navarrese team has only lost once at home, against Real Betis, and has managed to defeat the league leader EA Sports, FC Barcelona.
Villarreal's context is not the best. The international break has been very unfortunate in terms of injuries. To the already known casualties of Pedraza and Juan Foyth those of Ilias Akhomach, Kiko Femenia, Ayoze Pérez, Nicolas Pépé, Eric Bailly y Pape Gueye. Furthermore, both Álex Baena as Gerard Moreno They have entered the call at the last minute, which leaves doubts about their physical condition. with just 15 players available from the first teamMarcelino has had to resort to four footballers from the reserve team to complete the call. However, the Asturian coach does not want to focus on the absences and, much less serve as an excuse: «The casualties are what they are, we should not look for excuses and compete«.
On a sporting level, an intense and very even duel is expected. The fifth classified receives the fourth, with only three points difference (Villarreal has one less game). Both teams present opposite playing styles that they will seek to impose on the field of play. An Osasuna in which the figures of Bryan Zaragozarecently called up with the Spanish National Team, and his reference striker Ante Budimir. While in the yellow submarine the flashes of quality will fall on Álex Baenadecisive man in the last meters. Furthermore, the fans have faith in a Thierno Barry who has demonstrated his abilities and is eager to transform these attributes into goals.
Probable lineups
health: Sergio Herrera; Areso, Catena, Boyomo, Abel Bretones; Moncayola, Lucas Torró; Rubén García, Aimar Oroz, Bryan Zaragoza; and Budimir.
Villarreal: Diego Conde; Kiko Femenía, Raúl Albiol, Logan Costa, Sergi Cardona; Dani Parejo, Comesaña, Pape Gueye; Álex Baena, Yéremi Pino and Barry.
