Atletico Madrid vs Osasuna – News and Probable Lineups

Atletico Madrid aims to secure successive victories in Spain’s top division as they host Osasuna at Metropolitano Stadium this Wednesday night.

Currently, Diego Simeone’s team sits in fourth place in the La Liga standings with 10 points, whereas Osasuna is positioned 11th, having garnered seven points from their first five league fixtures of the season.

Match overview

Atletico holds a record of three wins, one draw, and one loss in their five league fixtures this campaign, which positions them fourth in the league table.

Simeone’s men experienced a 3-0 setback against Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on September 5, followed by a 2-1 defeat to Liverpool in the Champions League. However, they successfully bounced back with a win over Real Sociedad.

In fact, Atletico triumphed 3-0 against Real Sociedad last time they played, with all three goals coming in the closing moments; Alejandro Grimaldo opened the scoring in the 84th minute, followed by goals from Jonathan David and Giuliano Simeone.

The Red and Whites have claimed victory in three of their last four encounters against Osasuna, including a narrow 1-0 win in their corresponding fixture during the 2025-26 season.

Osasuna, however, can boast a recent away victory over Atletico, stunning them with a 4-1 triumph in Madrid back in May 2024.

Osasuna approaches this match following a 2-0 loss to Espanyol, which came after a difficult 5-2 defeat to Alaves, indicating a challenging beginning to September for them.

Osasuna’s performance this season consists of two victories, one draw, and two losses across five league matches, placing them in fifth position with a total of seven points.

Last season, Los Rojillos narrowly avoided relegation, finishing in 17th place in La Liga, highlighting the need for better results in the 2026-27 season.

Luis Miguel Ramis’s side is set to face Rayo Vallecano in their final match before the international break, followed by an away fixture against Real Betis to begin October.

Team News

Julian Alvarez missed the match against Real Sociedad due to muscular overload; he remains a significant doubt for Atletico in this upcoming fixture.

Footballers Alexander Sorloth and Pablo Barrios will require late fitness checks regarding their muscular issues; both may potentially be rested for the upcoming weekend’s Madrid derby.

Jonathan David was a standout performer off the bench in the outing against Real Sociedad, scoring a goal, leading to speculation that the Canadian international could earn a place in the starting XI.

On the Osasuna side, Moi Gomez, Jorge Herrando, Aimar Oroz, and Valentin Rosier are again expected to be unavailable for selection due to injuries.

Abel Bretones is poised to step in at left-back, while the rest of the squad could remain unchanged from the previous match against Espanyol.

Osasuna will again turn to Ante Budimir as their main scoring threat; the Croatian has an impressive tally of 86 La Liga goals in 202 appearances for the club.

Atletico Madrid probable starting XI:

Oblak; Pubill, Romero, Hancko; Simeone, Llorente, Hjulmand, Grimaldo; Baena, David, Lee

Osasuna probable starting XI:

Herrera; Arguibide, Yeboah, Catena, Bretons; Moncayola, Munoz; Ruben Garcia, Raul Garcia, Barja; Budimir

Osasuna has the potential to make this match tough for Atletico, but it is anticipated that Simeone’s side will find a way to secure all three points.