Osasuna vs Celta Vigo

The city of Pamplona is gearing up for another intense La Liga fixture as Osasuna welcome Celta Vigo to the Estadio El Sadar on Sunday, 26 October 2025. The match is set to kick off at 17:30 UTC and comes at a crucial point in the season, with both teams seeking to move up the table after inconsistent starts. The atmosphere in Navarra is expected to be lively, as home fans hope their side can respond after a run of narrow defeats that has left Osasuna in need of points to regain confidence.

Osasuna approach this encounter with several fitness concerns that could influence their selection. Defender Valentin Rosier is ruled out with a hamstring problem, while Aimar Oroz remains sidelined due to a lingering foot injury. Juan Cruz, who picked up a minor muscular strain last week, faces a late fitness test and may start on the bench. In their absence, players like Rubén Peña and José Arnaiz are expected to feature more prominently, providing width and work rate. On the bench, Osasuna’s younger players will be on standby to offer energy if the game opens up late.

Celta Vigo are also dealing with absences that will test their squad depth. Central defender Carl Starfelt is unavailable due to suspension, and Javi Rueda continues his recovery from a thigh injury that has kept him out of the last few fixtures. Young winger Williot Swedberg is also missing after suffering an ankle injury in training. Claudio Giráldez is expected to call upon Óscar Mingueza and Unai Núñez to stabilise the back line, while Jonathan Bamba could start in attack after returning to full training. The bench will likely feature youth players, reflecting Celta’s limited senior options at the moment.

On the tactical front, Osasuna’s coach Alessio Lisci has been favouring a compact 3-5-2 formation designed to limit space in midfield and hit opponents on the counter through Chimy Ávila and Ante Budimir. The focus is on aggressive pressing and exploiting set pieces, especially at home, where they rely on crowd energy to press higher. Celta Vigo under Giráldez are expected to adopt a more fluid 4-3-3, prioritising control of possession and quick vertical play through midfield. The key question leading into the match is whether Celta’s technical style can overcome Osasuna’s physical and structured approach in a tight stadium like El Sadar.

In the build-up, Spanish media have portrayed this fixture as a meeting between two teams in need of reassurance. Local press in Pamplona highlight Osasuna’s struggles to turn defensive solidity into goals, while Vigo outlets focus on Celta’s inability to capitalise on their dominance in previous matches. Analysts in studio discussions are split: some favour Osasuna’s intensity and home advantage, while others believe Celta’s superior midfield control could dictate the pace. Most predictions suggest a low-scoring contest, with both teams under pressure to find a breakthrough that could define their momentum heading into November.

Watch and Download Osasuna vs Celta Vigo full match replay and highlights, At Sunday, October 26, 2025. The match played at Estadio El Sadar, in LaLiga, Spain.

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