The Jagoba Arrasate era is set to mark a milestone as Osasuna returns to European competition after a 16-year hiatus, with the first leg taking place at El Sadar on Thursday night.
Under Arrasate’s stewardship, Club Atlético Osasuna is welcoming a historic moment as the rojillo squad aims to resume its European journey after more than a decade and a half. The upcoming match against Bruges, from Belgium, represents the first clash in European competition since that long gap was last closed, and it opens the Conference League Play-offs with a high-stakes contest in Pamplona.
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The fixture is part of the central slate of the playoff rounds. The return leg of this playoff phase will take place on August 31 in Bruges, offering a crucial away goal and the chance to push through to the next stage for both teams.
Arrasate announced Osasuna’s matchday squad to the players on Tuesday after the final pre-match training session, setting the stage for a competitive European showdown.
The call lists the following players:
Goalkeepers: S. Herrera and Aitor Fdez.
Defenders: Nacho Vidal, Juan Cruz, Unai García, David García, Areso, R. Peña, J. Mojica, Catena and Herrando.
Midfielders: Torró, Moncayola, Aimar, Kike Barja, Rubén García, Moi Gómez, Ibáñez and Iker Muñoz.
Attackers: Chimy Ávila, Budimir, Jose Arnaiz and Raúl.
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Source: Goal