Osasuna faces the return against Bruges this Thursday with positivity with the illusion of coming back from 1-2 in the first leg with the sole purpose of entering the final phase of Conference League. The meeting can be seen live on ETB1 and also online, at eitb.eus.

Osasunism has experienced a week of cabals, ups, downs and possible results after the setback suffered last Thursday that was a jug of cold water for a team that accused its lack of experience in this type of event. Jagoba Arrasate He wanted to keep the flame of hope alive and made it clear at the end of the match that they were not going to give up.

Sunday’s victory in Valencia was a boost for the match on Belgian soil. The rojillos went from more to less until they found themselves with the goal award in the 95th minute. Nacho Vidalwho was returning after an injury, made the final 1-2 for the Chilean to thus reach 6 points in the League.

With the result harvested in Mestalla, the squad left the stadium with a smile and recovered morale to travel to Ostend with the best of intentions. The rival made it clear in the first game that he doesn’t need to do great things to hit, so Tajonar’s team must come out safe in defense and forceful in attack.

The effectiveness of the men at the top is key so as not to give air to the witches. The Navarrese have accumulated five goals so far this season. He only remained without scoring against Athletic (0-2), while against Celta and Valenciahe did it twice. Chimy Avila was the scorer in Conference League.

Osasuna will have the support of more than 1,000 fans. By car, bus, plane or train, the faithful fans will be present at the Jan Breydel. A long time has passed since the last continental outing and the interested partners have not let the opportunity slip away.

Possible changes in the starting eleven

As usual, kill yourself will make several changes with respect to the starting eleven for which he opted in Valencia. Doubts come in goal, defense and attack. Sergio Herrera and Aitor Fernandez They continue to fight for the position in the goal. The first’s good game against the Chés could be rewarded with a new ownership. Juan Cruz is on its way to enter Mojicawhile the midfield seems to have the regulars (Torró, Moncayola and moi gomez).

In the offensive plot is where the doubts arrive. Budimircommon in the schemes of kill yourselfrested in Valenciaso it has ballots. Chimy Avila He was unable to play due to suspension and is rested, something that added to his nose for the goal, could precipitate his entry. Lastly, players like Arnaiz, ruben garcia either deck They also have possibilities.

For their part, the fans demand strongly with the entry of Pablo Ibanez. The youth squad had a great clash in Valencia. His physical power in the center gave his teammates a lot of air.

He witches Arrives with 100% charged batteries after not playing this weekend. the boys of Ronny Deila They have the condition of locals in their favor and they expect their people to turn the stadium into a cauldron from the first minute.

They only have one goal ahead, so they will go out in search of the red goal to pave the way. The young man Anthony Nusa He could enter the eleven to look for the tickles of his opponents. The 18-year-old Norwegian footballer is one of the great sensations. His ability to surprise with his dribbling creates chaos in the rival defense.

The coach of the Pamplona team has called up 24 players for the tie: Sergio Herrera, Aitor Fernández, Valencia, Nacho Vidal, Juan Cruz, Unai García, David García, Areso, Peña, Mojica, Catena, Herrando, Torró, Moncayola, Aimar, Barja, Rubén García, Moi Gómez, Ibáñez, Muñoz, Chimy Ávila, Budimir, Arnaiz and Raúl.

Probable lineups:

-Bruges: Mignolet; Buchanan, Mechele, Spileers, De Cuyper; Onyedika, Vanaken, Vetlesen; Olsen, Thiago, Zinckernagel.

-Osasuna: Sergio Herrera; Pena, Catena, David Garcia, Juan Cruz; torro; Chimy Avila, Moncayola, Moi Gomez, Arnaiz; Budimir.

Referee: Benoit Millot (France)

Stadium: Jan Breydel

Time: 20:30

The key: defensive security

The fact: Osasuna has all its players available.

Source: Eitb

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