Villarreal Hosts Osasuna in La Liga Match This Saturday

VILLARREAL, Spain — Villarreal will face Osasuna on Saturday, May 3 at 3:15 p.m. local time at the Estadio de la Cerámica. This La Liga clash is crucial for both teams as they aim for European football in the upcoming season.

The Yellow Submarine, currently fifth in the league, sits one point ahead of sixth-placed Real Betis. With 55 points from 33 matches, Villarreal is in a good position to qualify for the Champions League for the 2025-26 season. Their last match ended in a vital 1-0 win against Espanyol, thanks to a second-half goal that secured all three points.

Despite being a stronger team on the road with 30 of their 55 points coming from away games, Villarreal has not lost to Osasuna since May 2022. However, their last two encounters resulted in draws, including a 2-2 tie in their November matchup.

Osasuna, currently eighth, is also pursuing European football and could secure a playoff spot for the Conference League. They have drawn 14 of their 33 league matches this season but come into this game with a recent upswing, winning their last three games, including a 1-0 victory over Sevilla.

Villarreal will be without defender Juan Foyth due to injury and may miss other key players due to fitness concerns. Samuel Chukwueze is expected to return after serving a suspension. Osasuna will miss several players as well, including Anchón and Catena, who are sidelined due to injuries.

With both teams vying for critical points in the league table, Saturday’s match promises to be a compelling encounter. Fans eagerly anticipate how the battle for European spots unfolds in the closing weeks of the season.