CA Osasuna v RCD Espanyol de Barcelona

Ante Budimir has seven league goals in nine matches for Osasuna and is a key figure in their recovery.

Osasuna have not won away since their August win at Celta, with four away defeats and 16 goals conceded on the road this season.

Osasuna lost 2-0 at Sevilla and failed to respond to the hosts' pressure, with Raúl Moro and Raúl García introduced late in an attempt to change the result.

Osasuna's 2-0 win over Racing ended a five-match winless run; they have won only one of their last ten visits to Sevilla.

Espanyol beat Villarreal in their most recent match.

Espanyol beat Villarreal 1-0, with Leandro Cabrera scoring in the 60th minute, ending a run of poor results.

Sergio García took charge of Espanyol as interim coach after a coaching change during the week, and made his debut with a win.

Espanyol won 1-0 away at Villarreal, with Leandro Cabrera scoring in the 60th minute.

Osasuna's defense showed weakness and lack of opposition in their recent match.

Ante Budimir was noted as being a colossal player despite the team's defensive tragedy.

Pablo Ibáñez scored a goal for the opposition, which was described as a 'handful' and a disappointment.

Osasuna could debut new signings Yeboah, Diego Rico, and Romain del Castillo.

José Manuel González Álvarez is the current coach of Espanyol.

Marcos Fernández scored his first goal in the top flight.

Sangante was sent off in the 58th minute.

Omar El Hilali had a goal disallowed for offside.

Bryan Zaragoza is Espanyol's most important signing this summer.

Marcos Fernández was brought on as a second striker to increase presence in the area.

Javier Hernández provided a good cross leading to a disallowed goal.

The disallowed goal for Omar El Hilali affected the team more than the opponent's late equalizer.

Roberto Fernández was in a position to score before Sangante's red card.