By Sama Marwan,
Atlético Madrid trailed 1-0 against hosts Osasuna at halftime in their match on Thursday evening, held at the El Sadar Stadium, as part of Matchday 36 of the 2024–25 La Liga season.
Alejandro Catena scored the opening goal for Osasuna in the 25th minute of the first half.
Atlético Madrid Secures Champions League Spot
Atlético Madrid has already secured qualification for the UEFA Champions League and currently sits third in the league table. The team is aiming to maintain this position until the end of the season.
After 35 rounds, Atlético occupies third place with 73 points, holding a comfortable lead over their closest challengers. With only three matches remaining, their place in next season’s Champions League is confirmed.
So far this season, Atlético has recorded 22 wins, 7 draws, and only 6 losses, showing a strong balance between attacking efficiency and defensive discipline.
They have scored 69 goals, averaging nearly two goals per match—one of their best offensive records under Diego Simeone. This success has been driven by standout performances from Alexander Sørloth, Antoine Griezmann, and Álvaro Morata.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded just 34 goals, maintaining one of the strongest defenses in the league, thanks to the consistency of goalkeeper Jan Oblak and a solid backline led by José María Giménez.
Osasuna’s Position
Osasuna sits 11th with 45 points, only two points behind 8th place (which may qualify for the UEFA Conference League) and three points from 7th. With three games remaining, including two at home, Osasuna sees this match as crucial in their bid for European football.
Atlético Madrid Starting Line-up vs Osasuna
Goalkeeper: Jan Oblak
Defense: Marcos Llorente – José María Giménez – Robin Le Normand – Javi Galán
Midfield: Giuliano Simeone – Rodrigo De Paul – Koke – Pablo Barrios
Attack: Alexander Sørloth – Julián Álvarez
Atlético Madrid hopes to end the season strongly, solidify their third-place finish, and prepare for the upcoming Champions League campaign with renewed ambitions for the long-awaited European title.
Head-to-Head Record
Historically, Atlético Madrid holds the upper hand in head-to-head matches, with 24 wins out of 42 encounters, compared to 13 wins for Osasuna and 5 draws.
Under Diego Simeone, Atlético continues to deliver a strong campaign in the 2024–25 La Liga season, maintaining their status among Spain’s elite and posting impressive numbers in the ongoing title race.
