Atlético de Madrid are preparing for a tricky away match against Osasuna. Diego Simeone’s team will visit El Sadar with the aim of recovering after their Champions League elimination at the hands of Arsenal and their home defeat against Celta.
Atlético Seek to Secure High La Liga Finish
The defeat at the Metropolitano caused concern within the squad. However, news from San Sebastián brought relief: Real Sociedad’s draw with Betis secured Champions League qualification for Atlético, despite their own dropped points. The focus now shifts to finishing as high as possible in LaLiga.
Osasuna have everything to play for. Alessio Lisci’s team are coming off two consecutive defeats against Barcelona and Levante. Despite this, they still maintain chances of qualifying for the Conference League. To achieve this, they must accumulate points in the remaining three matchdays and rely on other results going their way.
Osasuna’s European Ambitions
Osasuna enter this match with clearer motivation than their opponents. The team from Navarre are still fighting to get closer to European qualification places. They know that a strong performance at El Sadar could be decisive at the end of the season. Atlético have been unconvincing away from Madrid, struggling for both results and consistent intensity and attacking clarity throughout matches.
Atlético may have the edge in individual quality, particularly with players like Griezmann or Lookman. However, Simeone’s side face challenges due to injuries, accumulated fatigue, and the inconsistent form that has plagued their season. All indications point towards a very even contest with little separating the sides, and the outcome remaining uncertain until the final whistle.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Osasuna will be without Sergio Herrera, who was sent off in the last match against Levante for handling the ball outside the area. Aitor Fernández is expected to replace him in goal. Víctor Muñoz is still recovering from a calf muscle injury and will also be unavailable.
Alejandro Catena and Enzo Boyomo are likely to form the central defensive partnership. Jon Moncayola and Iker Muñoz are expected to feature in midfield.
Predicted Osasuna Lineup (4-2-3-1): Fernandez; Rosier, Boyomo, Catena, Bretones; Moncayola, Munoz; Garcia, Oroz, Moro; Budimir
Atlético face several absences, most notably Julián Álvarez, who aggravated his ankle injury in the Champions League semi-final second leg and is ruled out. Pablo Barrios, Giuliano Simeone, and Johnny Car will also miss the match.
Match Prediction
The predicted result is Osasuna 1-1 Atlético de Madrid.
- Atlético de Madrid lost 0-1 to Celta on 09/05/26.
- Atlético de Madrid lost 1-0 to Arsenal on 05/05/26.
- Atlético de Madrid defeated Valencia 0-2 on 02/05/26.
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Osasuna know that a strong performance at El Sadar could be decisive at the end of the season.