Osasuna vs Espanyol Match Preview: La Liga Showdown

Osasuna host Espanyol at Estadio El Sadar in Pamplona on 17 May 2026, in La Liga Regular Season - 37. Both sides are level on 42 points, with Osasuna 13th and Espanyol 14th, separated only by goal difference.

Osasuna Availability

Osasuna have two fitness concerns. Raul Moro (Injury) is doubtful. VÍctor Muñoz (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Both names appear repeatedly across the reports, underlining ongoing issues rather than new setbacks. Key attacker A. Budimir, Osasuna’s leading scorer with 17 league goals, is fully available and central to their attacking plans.

Espanyol Availability

Espanyol face a more concrete blow in the forward line. Javi Puado (Knee Injury) is sidelined and will not feature. C. Ngonge (Knee Injury) is doubtful and will be monitored closer to kickoff. Creative hub Edu Expósito, the team’s top assist provider with 6 assists and a rating of 7.06, is available to start.

Impact Summary

Osasuna’s main attacking output remains intact thanks to A. Budimir’s 17-goal presence, though the potential absence of Raul Moro and VÍctor Muñoz could trim their depth in wide and support roles. Espanyol, by contrast, lose Javi Puado’s movement and finishing, shifting more responsibility onto Roberto Fernández and Kike García, with service expected to flow primarily through Edu Expósito.