Osasuna vs Getafe - La Liga

All eyes turn to the home ground on August 31, 2026 as Osasuna welcome Getafe in a La Liga encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. O'Neill made five changes for Celtic's midweek win at St Johnstone as he rested some key players ahead of Sunday's clash.

A glance at the La Liga table tells the story: Osasuna in 13th and Getafe in 15th, with positions to defend and places to climb. Osasuna have blown hot and cold, LL across their last five and a win rate of 33.33% that leaves room for improvement. The visitors have found the going tough on their travels, LLLWW in their last five and a win rate of just 20% telling its own story. Where Osasuna have built their campaign on solidity, Getafe have often chased flair, and that fundamental difference should make for compelling viewing. The Reds continue to retain an interest in the midfielder Manu Kone and left-back Lewis Hall, while one remaining high-profile departure this summer could come in the form of Marcus Rashford.

The tactical subplot is compelling: Osasuna favour a possession-based game built on patience and control, while Getafe are happiest sitting deep and exploding forward on the counter — a classic contrast of philosophies. Hipolito/Europa Press via Getty Images) According to Fabrizio Romano, Man United 'are not proceeding' with a move for the Brighton midfielder.

With Raphinha leading the league's scoring charts at 6 goals, the contest is unlikely to be short of attacking intent. The wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. Director of recruitment Christopher Vivell is said to be one of the names who put the Roma midfielder forward as a target, with director of football Jason Wilcox raising other options, which is why a deal is yet to progress.

The fixture has the feel of a coin-flip, and picking a winner with any conviction would require a braver pundit than most. On balance, Osasuna look well-placed to claim all three points, and a 2-1 home win would not come as a surprise. With positions in the La Liga table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".