Osasuna vs Espanyol Match Preview: Key Availability and Context

Match Context

Osasuna host Espanyol at Estadio El Sadar in Pamplona on 17 May 2026 in La Liga, Regular Season - 37. The standings are extremely tight: Osasuna sit 13th on 42 points with a goal difference of -4, while Espanyol are 14th, also on 42 points but with a goal difference of -13. Both sides have played 36 matches.

Osasuna Availability

Osasuna face a couple of fitness concerns rather than confirmed absences. Raul Moro (Injury) is doubtful. VÍctor Muñoz (Muscle Injury) is also doubtful. No suspensions are reported for the hosts. Crucially, leading scorer A. Budimir, who has 17 league goals and 84 shots (39 on target), is available, preserving Osasuna’s main attacking focal point.

Espanyol Availability

Espanyol have one confirmed absentee in attack. Javi Puado (Knee Injury) is sidelined and will not feature. In addition, C. Ngonge (Knee Injury) is doubtful for the trip to Pamplona. There are no listed suspensions for Espanyol either. Creative midfielder Edu Expósito, the team’s top provider with 6 assists and a key passing influence (951 passes, 79 key passes), remains available.

Impact Summary

Osasuna’s attacking structure stays largely intact with A. Budimir fit, though the potential loss of Raul Moro and VÍctor Muñoz could reduce depth and rotation options in the final third. Espanyol suffer a clearer hit to their forward line with Javi Puado sidelined, removing a recognised attacker from their options, while the doubtful status of C. Ngonge further threatens their attacking variety. With both top creators, A. Budimir’s scoring for Osasuna and Edu Expósito’s supply for Espanyol, available, the primary attacking output for each side is preserved despite these setbacks.