Espanyol vs Osasuna

1. Core Players & Star Quality

Espanyol 
• Key figures: Javi Puado (2989 mins, 12G, 4A) is the main attacking leader. 
• Roberto Fernández (1508 mins, 6G) adds striking output, but limited minutes. 
• Defensive reliance on Kumbulla (2976 mins, 3G), Cabrera (2871 mins, 4G, 2A) and El Hilali (3158 mins, 2A). 
• Goalkeeper stability lost after Joan García’s departure (3420 mins last season). 
• Creative depth comes from Jofre Carreras (2177 mins, 3G, 3A) and Lozano (1961 mins). 

Osasuna 
• Star forward: Ante Budimir (2966 mins, 21G, 4A) — focal point of attack. 
• Midfield creativity: Aimar Oroz (2983 mins, 5G, 4A), Rubén García (2435 mins, 5G, 5A). 
• Defensive core: Catena (3077 mins, 1G, 3A), Boyomo (2988 mins, 2G). 
• Lucas Torró (2966 mins, 3G) adds balance in holding midfield. 
• Goalkeeper Herrera (3330 mins, ever-present) provides consistency. 

2. Departures Impact

Espanyol 
• Major loss: Joan García (first-choice keeper, 3420 mins) → weaker reliability in goal. 
• Alex Král (2713 mins, midfield anchor) also left, reducing central balance. 
• Depth exits include Cabrera, Kumbulla → defensive rotation thinner. 

Osasuna 
• Jesús Areso (3088 mins, RB) has left — weakens defensive right side. 
• Bryan Zaragoza (1848 mins, 1G, 6A) left — limits wide creativity. 
• Otherwise, attacking fulcrum Budimir retained. 

3. New Player Integration

Espanyol 
• Reinforcements: Marcos Fernández (young CF), Miguel Rubio (CB), José Salinas (LB). 
• Tyrhys Dolan adds dribbling pace from the right. 
• Dmitrovic provides experience in goal but not at García’s level. 
• Kike García (35) adds veteran cover in attack. 

Osasuna 
• Added Valentin Rosier (RB versatility), Pablo Ibáñez (midfield depth). 
• Victor Muñoz (LW) and Ander Yoldi (LW) still unproven at this level. 
• Jorge Herrando (CB, 1364 mins) and Moi Gómez (780 mins) feature as rotation depth. 

4. Assists & Goals Output

Espanyol 
• Puado — top scorer (12G, 4A). 
• Roberto Fernández (6G) provides secondary scoring. 
• Carreras (3G, 3A) and Lozano (steady midfield). 
• But beyond Puado, limited consistent attacking output → risk of predictability. 

Osasuna 
• Budimir dominant finisher (21G, 4A). 
• Supporting threats: Oroz (5G, 4A), Rubén García (5G, 5A). 
• Defensive contributors: Catena + Boyomo combined 3G, 3A. 
• Broader scoring spread than Espanyol. 

5. Substitutes’ Experience & Depth

Espanyol 
• Tejero (1235 mins, 1G, 4A) strong full-back sub but has left. 
• Sub forwards: Alejo Véliz (1124 mins, 1G), Cheddira (634 mins, 1G, 1A), Cardona (600 mins, 1G, 1A). 
• Gragera (572 mins) offered DM cover but has left. 
• Depth weaker after multiple exits — subs lack proven output. 

Osasuna 
• Bench features Raúl García (732 mins, 4G), effective late scorer. 
• Kike Barja (312 mins, 1A) and Arnáiz (122 mins) provide wing depth. 
• Moi Gómez (780 mins) reliable as experienced sub. 
• Rotation more balanced than Espanyol’s, especially in midfield. 

6. Forecast & Expected Dynamics

1. Espanyol Challenge: Puado must carry scoring load, but without García in goal + Král in midfield, structural balance weaker. Heavy reliance on single forward line outputs. 

1. Osasuna Advantage: Budimir gives a clear attacking edge, with midfielders (Oroz, García) offering stronger creativity. Backline stability intact despite Areso/Zaragoza departures. 

1. Likely Flow: Osasuna to dominate through Budimir and midfield control. Espanyol will aim for counterplay via Puado + Roberto Fernández but may struggle to sustain possession. 

7. Predicted Strength Balance

• Espanyol: ★★☆☆☆ — Puado is dangerous, but overall attacking depth and defensive leadership look thin. 

• Osasuna: ★★★★☆ — well-balanced, Budimir provides a clear edge, and supporting midfield makes them harder to shut down. 

Projected Result: Osasuna win, likely 2–0 or 2–1, with Budimir decisive. Espanyol need Puado in peak form to salvage points.