The rojillos welcome the lions in El Sadar for the first leg of the Copa del Rey semi finals.
The semi finals begin on Wednesday with Osasuna hosting Athletic Bilbao in Pamplona. The Basque derby kicks off the two leg format, marking the first stage of the competition played across two matches to determine who advances to the final. The focus is on Osasuna as they aim to keep their cup dream alive and push through to the next round. Coach Jagoba Arrasate faces a handful of decisions as the lineup comes into sharper relief. In goal, a rivalry between Aitor Fernandez and Sergio Herrera remains unresolved as the cup competition often leans on the coach’s prior choices. The central defensive partnership is contested between Unai Garcia and Aridane Hernandez, with David Garcia likely to anchor the back line alongside players such as Jon Moncayola and Juan Cruz operating on the flanks.
The middle of the park features Moi Gomez and Lucas Torro, and the question is whether Darko Brasanac will be used to unleash the team’s creative energy, supported by the exceptionally talented Aimar Oroz. Up front, the front three include players like Chimy Avila, Kike Garcia, and Kike Barja, while Abde Ezali could also be called upon. Rubén Garcia is carrying a knock and could start on the bench as a precaution.
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Athletic Bilbao in doubt or doubtless有所
Athletic Bilbao arrive with several injuries weighing on the squad. Coach Ernesto Valverde has to manage a list of uncertain players, including star goalkeeper Unai Simon and central defender Yeray Alvarez. The presence of Raúl García and Iñigo Martínez remains in question as Martinez works his way back from plantar fasciitis. The lineup decisions will also probe whether Iker Muniain will be trusted to lead the attack or if Dani Garcia supports a more compact midfield with Mikel Vesga and Oihan Sancet. From the wings, Iñaki Williams and Alex Berenguer are expected to feature, with Berenguer carrying a minor knock from the previous clash against Girona.
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OSASUNA LINE-UPS AND ATHLETIC BILBAO
Osasuna formation and players: Aitor Fernandez or Sergio Herrera in goal; Moncayola, David Garcia, Unai Garcia, Aridane Hernandez and Juan Cruz in defense; Moi Gomez, Lucas Torro, Aimar Oroz, with Brasanac available as a backup; Chimy Avila, Kike Garcia, and Kike Barja or Abde in attack.
Athletic Bilbao formation and players: Agirrezabala or Unai Simon in goal; De Marcos, Dani Vivian, Iñigo Martinez, Yeray Alvarez, and Aitor Paredes in defense; Yuri, Mikel Vesga, Sancet in midfield; Iñaki Williams, Muniain, Dani Garcia, and Alex Berenguer in attack with Guruzeta as an additional option.
WHEN AND WHERE IS OSASUNA VS ATHLETIC BILBAO
THE CALL OF OSASUNA VS ATHLETIC BILBAO
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At this time the official call is not yet confirmed before the game.
INJURIES AND EXPECTATIONS FOR OSASUNA VS ATHLETIC BILBAO
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