Osasuna vs Villarreal Match Preview
Villarreal travels to the Reyno de Navarra to lock horns with Osasuna. Juan Carlos Garrido's boys have already secure their place in the Champions League, and want to confirm their superiority with a victory in the final game of the season.
Osasuna, on the other hand, depends on a victory to secure their permanence in the Primera Division. On the 10 games Osasuna and Villarreal have played in the First Category of Spanish Football in Navarra, the hosts claimed five victories while Villarreal succeded only twice.
In the first half of the league, Villarreal celebrated a sound victory 4-2 at the Madrigal, but now the situation has taken a radical twist: Villarreal has already reached their goal for the season, while Osasuna will fight tooth and nail for a victory.
Uruguayan striker Walter Pandiani will play a major role in Osasuna's attack, though he'll have to overcome Villarreal's packed defense.
Villarreal and Osasuna shared points in the last game in Navarra. Santiago Cazorla opened the score for Garrido's Submarines close to the hour half, before Pandiani himself found the equalizer only minutes later.
Marcos Senna returns to Villarreal's starting squad, joining Borja Valero in the creative department. Can Osasuna celebrate another major victory at home and demonstrate they're meant to fight among Spain's best?