La Liga 2025-2026: Villareal-Osasuna, the probable formations

On Saturday, Sept. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal returns to the pitch in front of its home crowd to face Osasuna on the 5th day of La Liga. The hosts seek redemption after the first stop of the season in the league, which accrued with the 2-0 loss at the field of Atletico Madrid. Osasuna, on the other hand, is smiling, as they won their second consecutive victory by easily overcoming Rayo Vallecano with a dry 2-0.

Marcelino should confirm the usual 4-4-2, with Pepe and Mikautadze making up the attacking pair. On the flanks there is space for Buchanan and Moleiro, while in the middle of the field it is a ballot between Partey, Parejo, Gueye and Comesaña for the two available jerseys.

Marcelino is expected to confirm the 4-4-2.

On the other side, Lisci seems intent on reintroducing the 3-4-3 that worked against Athletic Bilbao and Rayo Vallecano. Cruz is expected to act as left arm in a defensive trio completed by Catena and Boyomo. On the outside lanes ready Rosier and Beretones, supporting the central pair Moncayola-Torro. Up front, Oroz changes position to offensive outside, with Muñoz and Budimir completing the trident.

Probable lineups

Villarreal (4-4-2): Junior; Mourino, Foyth, Veiga, Pedraza; Buchanan, Parejo, Partey, Moleiro; Pepe, Mikautadze. Coach: Marcelino.

Osasuna (3-4-3): Herrera; Boyomo, Catena, Cruz; Rosier, Moncayola, Torro, Beretones; Oroz, Budimir, Munoz. Coach: Lisci.