Girona vs Osasuna: Míchel's men desperate for 'scraped pass' against LaLiga's worst travelers
Girona aim for 21 points to stay on track for survival, while Osasuna seek their first away win of the season in crucial mid-table clash.
Girona stand just one victory away from reaching the 21-point mark at the season’s halfway point - what manager Míchel has modestly described as a “scraped pass” in their fight for top-flight survival for a fourth consecutive season.
Girona’s current state
Despite starting 2026 on a positive note, things aren’t exactly rosy at Montilivi. The offices are working overtime on transfers, both in and out, including resolving goalkeeper Livakovic’s stalled departure.
On the team front:
- Stuani returns from a soleus injury - much-needed good news
- Several key absences remain: Ounahi, Van de Beek, Portu and Abel Ruiz (who suffered a quadriceps setback in his first training session of 2026)
- Jhon Solís is finalizing his exit to free up a non-EU spot for Claudio Echeverri, though the latter isn’t yet eligible for LaLiga action
Míchel’s squad has just climbed out of the relegation zone last matchday, but three points here would provide some much-needed breathing space. Bit of a dog’s dinner with all those injuries, if you ask me.
Osasuna’s approach
The visitors showed promising signs in their recent match against Athletic Club, but their away form has been proper pants this season - they’re the worst travelers in the division with just two draws from nine away fixtures.
Alessio Lisci brings an almost complete squad to Catalonia, bolstered by winter signing Javi Galán, who could make his starting debut on the wing. The Pamplona outfit are desperate to secure their first away league win of the campaign, which would also push them past the psychological 20-point barrier.
Key battle: Tsygankov vs Aimar Oroz
Ukrainian winger Tsygankov has been in sparkling form with four league goals already, while Míchel himself praised Oroz in the pre-match presser, calling him “a special player.” Both sides’ chances heavily depend on these creative sparks delivering the goods.
Prediction
Despite Girona’s recent improvement, their lengthy injury list could prove costly. Osasuna have actually competed better on the road than their results suggest, and they’re due an away win. Don’t be surprised if the visitors nick it 0-1.