La Liga 2025-2026: Atletico Madrid-Osasuna, the probable formations

On Saturday night, Atletico Madrid will host’Osasuna at the Metropolitano Stadium. The challenge, valid for the ninth day of the league, will be staged starting at 9 p.m.

After overwhelming Real Madrid in the derby at the end of September and after the brilliant victory against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Champions League (5-1 the final result), the Colchoneros ran into a draw against Celta Vigo that slowed their race to the very top of the standings.

For Diego Simeone, it is crucial to restart right away, and against’Osasuna he does not want any missteps. Athletic Madrid will come to the challenge with Oblak in goal behind Llorente, Le Normand, Hancko and Galan. Koke and Barrios will have the task of shielding the opposition attacks, Simeone, Griezmann and Nico Gonzalez will have to supply center forward Julian Alvarez.

With 3 wins, 1 draw and 4 losses, Osasuna is in 12th place with 10 points earned in the first 8 league games. Coach Lisci is considering a 4-2-3-1 to face Cholo Simeone’s team. Budimir will be the offensive reference, supported by Munoz, Gomez and Garcia. Torro and Moncayola in the midfield with Herrera in goal and Rosier, Catena, Boyomo and Bretones making up the defensive department.

Probable lineups
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ATLETICO MADRID (4-2-3-1): Oblak; Llorente, Le Normand, Hancko, Galan; Koke, Barrios; Simeone, Greizmann, Nico Gonzalez; Alvarez. All. Simeone
OSASUNA (4-1-4-1): Herrera; Rosier, Catena, Boyomo, Bretones; Torro, Moncayola; Munoz, Gomez, Garcia; Budimir. All. Lisci