Osasuna vs Espanyol Preview: La Liga Clash at Estadio El Sadar

Osasuna host Espanyol at Estadio El Sadar in Pamplona on 17 May 2026, in La Liga Regular Season - 37. The sides are level on 42 points, with Osasuna 13th (goal difference -4) and Espanyol 14th (goal difference -13) in the Primera División table.

Osasuna Availability

Osasuna have two fitness concerns ahead of kickoff. Raul Moro (Injury) is doubtful. VÍctor Muñoz (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Both are listed as Questionable for this fixture, leaving the hosts with potential late decisions in attacking and wide areas. Key striker A. Budimir, Osasuna’s standout scorer with 17 league goals from 35 appearances, is fully available and expected to lead the line.

Espanyol Availability

Espanyol face at least one confirmed absentee in attack. Javi Puado (Knee Injury) is sidelined and will not feature. In addition, C. Ngonge (Knee Injury) is doubtful, adding further uncertainty to Espanyol’s forward options. Creative hub Edu Expósito, who leads the team with 6 assists and has appeared 34 times, remains available to start.

Impact Summary

Osasuna’s main attacking output is intact thanks to A. Budimir’s availability, while their depth on the flanks could be reduced if Raul Moro and VÍctor Muñoz do not recover. Espanyol, however, risk losing significant attacking variety with Javi Puado already sidelined and C. Ngonge doubtful, placing extra creative and scoring responsibility on Edu Expósito and the remaining forwards.