Osasuna have lost eight of their last 10 away games against Atletico Madrid in LaLiga (W1 D1), last avoiding defeat there in August 2011 at Vicente Calderon (0-0). They have lost both of their league visits to Wanda Metropolitano without scoring.
Atletico Madrid have won each of their last five LaLiga games against Osasuna, scoring three or more goals in four of them – their best ever winning streak against these opponents in the competition.
Meanwhile, Osasuna boss Jagoba Arrasate makes seven changes to the side that beat Cadiz 3-2 at home. Only Unai Garcia, David Garcia, Ruben Garcia and Budimir keep their places in the starting line-up. Aridane Hernandez, Jonathan Calleri and Ruben Martinez are out injured, while Nacho Vidal is suspended.
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone keeps faith with the same 11 players that started in the 2-1 victory over Real Sociedad last time out. With only Thomas Lemar out injured, the Argentine has an almost fully-fit squad to choose from.
Osasuna substitutes: Manuel Sanchez, Juan Perez, Roberto Torres, Chimy Avila, Facundo Roncaglia, Oier Sanjurjo, Enric Gallego, Lucas Torro, Javi Martinez, Inigo Perez.
Osasuna XI (4-4-1-1): Sergio Herrera; Jonas Ramalho, Unai Garcia, David Garcia, Alvaro Juan Cruz Armada; Kike Barja, Jon Moncayola, Darko Brasanac, Jony; Ruben Garcia; Ante Budimir.
Atletico Madrid substitutes: Geoffrey Kondogbia, Lucas Torreira, Hector Herrera, Vitolo, Joao Felix, Jose Gimenez, Renan Lodi, Sime Vrsaljko, Moussa Dembele, Ivo Grbic.
Atletico Madrid XI (4-4-2): Jan Oblak; Kieran Trippier, Stefan Savic, Felipe, Mario Hermoso; Marcos Llorente, Koke, Saul Niguez, Yannick Carrasco; Angel Correa, Luis Suarez.
LaLiga leaders Atletico are just two points clear of rivals Real Madrid and know they must win in order to be sure of retaining their spot at the top of the table. A win over mid-table side Osasuna would also eliminate third-placed Barcelona, who are four points off the pace, from the title race.
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