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 face doubts over two squad members. Raul Moro (Injury) is doubtful. Víctor Muñoz (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. Both are listed among the club’s attacking and creative options, but neither features in the league’s top scorers or assists charts. Key striker A. Budimir, with 17 league goals, is fully available and central to Osasuna’s attacking plan.

Espanyol Availability

Espanyol have one confirmed absentee and one fitness concern. Javi Puado (Knee Injury) is sidelined and will not play the fixture. C. Ngonge (Knee Injury) is doubtful. While neither appears in the league-wide top scorers or assists tables, their absence and uncertainty reduce Espanyol’s depth in the forward line. Creative hub Edu Expósito, the league’s leading assist provider for Espanyol with 6 assists, remains available.

Impact Summary

Osasuna retain their primary attacking output through A. Budimir’s 17 goals, with only rotational attackers doubtful. Espanyol lose Javi Puado’s presence in the front line and could also be without C. Ngonge, trimming their attacking options even though main creator Edu Expósito is expected to feature.