Osasuna have conceded 6 goals in 11 away games. This is only one more

than Valencia. Their attack is not as good as Valencia's. However, they

still are able to score. On these premises, Osasuna have managed to get

three away wins and six draws, and they have only lost twice far from

home. They may not have many stars, but they can certainly give a good

headache to any team.


Midfielder Victor is very clear: "It'll be a difficult game, because

it's a tricky rival. Osasuna is a very serious team, and they're well

organized. Maybe they are not going through their best moment, but

they don't have any pressure and they can play good football".


Playmaker Valeron is of the same opinion: "It doesn't really matter

what happens at the Bernabeu with Real Madrid and Valencia if we

don't defeat Osasuna. Now we have the chance to close the gap with

the leaders, and we have to take advantage of that. We have to win

this game". Valeron goes on: "We can expect a difficult match,

against a rival that can play good football".


On the other hand, Cesar has finally recovered from his muscle

problems and is ready to play tomorrow. Once again, he will play

alongside Portuguese Andrade in the centre of the defence. Yet,

another defender, Manuel Pablo, is not fit to just yet. The

fullback remains optimist, but his condition does not improve

as quickly as he expected. "Yesterday I was feeling better, even

though it was a light training session. Today I'll push it a bit

harder and I'll see if I'm ready or not", he said.