Club Atlético Osasuna is at the centre of several news items affecting its immediate schedule in LaLiga EA Sports. The Pamplona-based team is preparing for key fixtures while dealing with uncertainty over one of its upcoming matches.
Which teams will Osasuna face in the coming matchdays?
Osasuna's schedule includes matches against teams that have also started the season strongly. The Navarrese side will face Real Betis on May 16, 2027 at El Sadar. This match is shaping up to be a clash between two teams that, based on projected records, would maintain positive form. Also, the team's next fixture is already on the horizon: on September 12, 2026, they will host Espanyol, who currently sit 12th in the table. Osasuna approaches this game in a solid sixth place, with seven points from two wins and a draw.
The team's current context is positive. With a goal difference of +2, having scored three and conceded just one, Osasuna is only two points behind the leaders, Barcelona. This strong start, with a recent form of win, win, draw, builds confidence for the challenges ahead. Fans can check the full calendar on our fixtures page.
How does a key Alavés player injury affect Osasuna?
Deportivo Alavés, a forthcoming league opponent for Osasuna, has suffered a major blow to its squad. Player Mikel Rodríguez ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during training. The severity of the injury will keep him out for six to eight months, a certain and prolonged absence for the Vitoria-based team.
Alavés manager Quique Sánchez Flores also has another doubt for his starting eleven. Striker Toni Martínez is dealing with a micro-tear in his soleus muscle and his availability will be decided at the last minute. Despite these absences, Alavés, known as the Glorioso, arrives at the match in excellent spirits. Many players from last campaign remain and the team's automatisms are working perfectly. The possible starting eleven considered by Sánchez Flores would include Sivera in goal, a five-man defence with Ángel, Tenaglia, Koski, Otto and Abde, a midfield with Blanco, Ibáñez and Denis Suárez, and a forward line of Lucas Boyé and Aitor Mañas.
Why is Osasuna's match against Celta in doubt?
Celta Vigo's season opener against Osasuna is in serious danger of not going ahead as scheduled. A severe fungus outbreak on the pitch at the Estadio de Balaídos has put the fixture in jeopardy. LaLiga inspectors are due to assess the state of the playing surface within a 24-hour period to decide if the match can be played with sufficient guarantees.
The Galician club has officially requested a postponement of the match due to the impossibility of having the pitch in optimal condition for competition. This situation creates uncertainty in the planning of both teams, who see their initial calendar potentially subject to last-minute changes. Osasuna, arriving with a flawless league start, would be forced to reorganise its preparation if the league ultimately grants the postponement request.
Where does Osasuna stand in the LaLiga table?
Osasuna's start to the season under manager Jagoba Arrasate has been more than notable. The Navarrese team currently occupies sixth place in the standings, accumulating seven points from a possible nine. Its record of two wins and a draw places it in the upper part of the table, very close to the European spots and just two points off the top.
Defensive solidity has been one of the keys, with only one goal conceded in three matchdays. This statistic, along with the three goals scored, reflects a balanced and hard-to-beat team. Fans can follow the team's and players' progress in our stats section and check the detailed standings at standings. The next challenge is the clash against Espanyol on September 12 at El Sadar, a match the team approaches with sky-high morale.
