Atletico Madrid v CA Osasuna preview: team news, lineups and prediction for LaLiga matchweek 6

Atletico Madrid will host CA Osasuna at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid on September 16 in matchweek 6 of the LaLiga 2026-27 season. Atletico arrive after a 3-0 victory over Real Sociedad in their most recent league outing, while Osasuna have lost their last two LaLiga fixtures.

Atletico’s 3-0 win over Real Sociedad produced all three goals in the final moments and was Atletico’s third victory in five Spanish top-division matches this season. The side has shown inconsistency in the final third despite Diego Simeone changing personnel and tactics, and home advantage is noted as a potential benefit. Osasuna, managed by Luis Miguel Ramis, were first outplayed by Deportivo Alaves and then beaten 0-2 by RCD Espanyol, exposing defensive issues and a need for greater urgency in attack.

Alejandro Grimaldo, identified in the source as the 30-year-old Spaniard, was singled out as Atletico’s standout player in the 3-0 win after converting a penalty and providing an assist, with his work rate on the left flank highlighted. Julian Alvarez and Pablo Barrios will be unavailable for Atletico because of fitness issues. Alexander Sorloth has returned to training.

Ante Budimir, the 35-year-old Croatian forward, has scored four goals in five LaLiga appearances and is expected to again lead Osasuna as a lone striker as they seek to halt their run of defeats. Jorge Herrando, Aimar Oroz and Moi Gomez are absent for Osasuna due to injuries. Valentin Rosier has once again started training.

The article reproduced a reported player sequence as provided in the source: Oblak (GK); Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Grimaldo; Simeone, Koke, Hjulmand, Baena; Lee, David Herrera (GK); Arguibide, Yeboah, Catena, Rico; Moncayola, Munoz; Dubasin, Garcia, Del Castillo; Budimir.

The preview concludes with a prediction of Atletico Madrid 3-1 Osasuna, favouring the Diego Simeone-led side to secure the win. Broadcasters listed in the source are Movistar, DAZN and Teledeporte in Spain; ESPN, ESPN+ and ESPN Deportes in the USA; and FanCode for viewers in India.