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

Liga Tuesday concludes at 9:30 p.m. at the El Sadar stadium, where Osasuna hosts an Atlético Madrid just back from a nightmarish week, marked by elimination in the Champions League and the home knockout against Celta Vigo. The hosts, despite having seen the European dream all but fade away, want to confirm their strength at home, where their only stop came at the hands of Barcelona. Simeone’s Colchoneros, now certain of a place in the next Champions League, must manage a worrying downturn that has led them to lose six of their last eight official away matches. With Osasuna determined to close on a high note in front of their fans and an Atlético that appeared drained, the challenge promises excitement, with the hosts ready to take advantage of their opponents’ complicated moment.

Alessio Lisci lines up his men with a very solid and balanced form. Between the posts is Fernandez, protected by the central pair Catena-Boyomo, with Rosier and Galan acting on the flanks. In the median, Moncayola and Munoz will act as a filter in front of the defense, while the trio of trequartists composed of Ruben Garcia, Oroz and Moro will have the task of triggering the offensive reference Budimir.

Cholo Simeone redesigns his team given the absence of some key players. In front of Oblak, the defense sees the addition of Pubill and Ruggeri as full-backs, with Le Normand and Hancko in the middle. In the midfield, along with mainstays Koke and Llorente, there is room for Vargas and Lookman’s push on the outsides. In attack, the heavy pair formed by Griezmann’s class and Sorloth’s physicality.

The likely lineups

Osasuna (4-2-3-1): Fernandez; Rosier, Catena, Boyomo, Galan; Moncayola, Munoz; Garcia, Oroz, Moro; Budimir. All. Lisci Alessio.

Aletico Madrid (4-4-2): Oblak; Pubill, Le Normand, Hancko, Ruggeri; Llorente, Koke, Vargas, Lookman; Griezmann, Sorloth. All. Simeone.