Get ready for a thrilling La Liga showdown as Osasuna welcomes Atlético de Madrid to the iconic Reyno de Navarra (El Sadar) this Tuesday for Round 36 action. With both teams hungry to finish the season strong, this match promises high stakes and intense drama.
Osasuna currently sits in 10th place with 42 points, looking to bounce back after a narrow 3-2 defeat to Levante in their last outing. Alessio Lisci's squad has been tough to beat at home, boasting an impressive run of scoring in 17 consecutive matches at El Sadar. However, they've also conceded in their last three home games, so expect a tight defensive battle.
On the other side, Atlético de Madrid occupies 4th place with 63 points, but Diego Simeone's men are in a rough patch—winless in their last two matches and coming off back-to-back losses, including a 1-0 defeat to Celta de Vigo. Historically, the Colchoneros have dominated this fixture, winning 51 of 96 meetings, but Osasuna has the edge at home with 23 wins in 47 clashes at El Sadar. The last encounter ended 1-0 in favor of Atlético.
Key head-to-head stats add extra spice: Lisci has faced Simeone twice, earning one win and one loss, while Simeone boasts 17 wins in 20 meetings against Osasuna. Atlético's away form has been shaky, with just one draw in their last 12 road games, while Osasuna has only one defeat in their last 11 home matches.
Here's a look at the likely lineups based on recent form:
Osasuna (vs Levante, May 8): Sergio Herrera; Valentin Rosier, Flavien Boyomo, Alejandro Catena, Abel Bretones; Jon Moncayola, Iker Muñoz; Rubén García, Aimar Oroz, Raúl Moro; Ante Budimir.
Atlético de Madrid (vs Celta de Vigo, May 9): Jan Oblak; Marc Pubill, David Hancko, José Giménez, Matteo Ruggeri; Marcos Llorente, Álex Baena, Koke; Ademola Lookman, Antoine Griezmann, Alexander Sorloth.
With Osasuna looking to end a two-game winless streak and Atlético desperate to halt their slide, expect a fiercely contested match. Will the home crowd at El Sadar propel Osasuna to an upset, or can Simeone's experience steer Atlético back to winning ways? Tune in to find out!