Osasuna will look to capitalize on home advantage when they host Atlético Madrid at Estadio El Sadar in a key La Liga encounter on Tuesday 12th May 2026 as confirmed by a post made on Osasuna official x handle.
they posted:
👉#OsasunaAtleti
Sitting 10th with 42 points, Osasuna have arguably exceeded expectations this season under Alessio Lisci. While inconsistency has been a recurring theme, their strong home form—nine wins in 17 matches—has been the backbone of their campaign.
Softfootball confirmed earlier that Atlético Madrid were in the final stages of completing a deal for Éderson. this came after Arsenal have finally ended their long wait for European success after reaching the UEFA Champions League final with a 1-0 win over Atlético Madrid at the Emirates Stadium on May 5, 2026.
However, recent results have been mixed. A morale-boosting win over Sevilla was followed by back-to-back defeats against FC Barcelona and Levante, with the latter loss particularly frustrating after conceding late goals.
On the other side, Atlético Madrid arrive in Pamplona under pressure to rediscover form. Diego Simeone’s team currently sit fourth with 63 points, but their grip on a top-four finish is not entirely secure.
Their recent performances have been underwhelming, including a 1-0 defeat to Celta Vigo and elimination from the UEFA Champions League at the hands of Arsenal.
Away form has been a major concern for Atlético, with seven defeats in 17 league matches on the road. In their last six away fixtures, they have managed just two wins, highlighting a vulnerability that Osasuna will be eager to exploit.
Historically, Atlético have had the upper hand in this fixture, winning three of the last five meetings, but Osasuna have proven they can be dangerous, especially at El Sadar.
With just three rounds remaining, both sides have plenty to play for—Osasuna aiming to finish strongly in mid-table, and Atlético fighting to secure Champions League football. This clash could hinge on which team handles pressure better on the night.
Team News
Osasuna will be without goalkeeper Sergio Herrera, who was sent off at half time against Levante for handling the ball outside the box and will serve a suspension on Tuesday evening.
Victor Munoz has been sidelined since late April with a calf injury and is not expected to be available.
Alejandro Catena and Flavien Enzo Boyomo are expected to anchor the defensive line, with Iker Munoz and Jon Moncayola set to operate in central midfield.
Atletico arrive with a considerable number of injury concerns, with Pablo Barrios, Giuliano Simeone and Johnny Cardoso all sidelined with thigh injuries ahead of Tuesday’s fixture.
Nicolas Gonzalez is also unavailable with a thigh problem, while Julian Alvarez misses out with an ankle injury – a significant blow given the Argentine’s importance to Simeone’s attacking play.
Despite those absences, Atletico retain enough quality across the squad to field a competitive side, with Antoine Griezmann and Ademola Lookman expected to lead the attacking threat against Osasuna, which has shown defensive vulnerabilities in recent weeks.
Possible Lineups
Osasuna possible starting lineup:
Fernandez; Rosier, Boyomo, Catena, Bretones; Moncayola, Munoz; Garcia, Oroz, Moro; Budimir
Atletico Madrid possible starting lineup:
Oblak; Ruggeri, Hancko, Lenglet, Pubill; Lookman, Baena, Koke, Llorente; Sorloth, Griezmann
How to Watch
The match will be shown live around the world. Fans in Spain can watch it on DAZN LaLiga.
| Channel | Kickoff Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DAZN LaLiga | 20:30 | May 12, 2026 |
| SuperSport LaLiga | 20:30 | May 12, 2026 |
| ESPN+ or beIN Sports | 15:30 | May 12, 2026 |
Prediction
Softfootball predicts Osasuna 0-1 Atletico Madrid
Osasuna’s home record and Atletico’s poor form on the road make this a far more competitive fixture than the table might suggest, and Lisci’s side will fancy their chances of causing problems at El Sadar.
However, the quality of Griezmann and Lookman should ultimately prove the difference, and we back Simeone’s side to come on top.
