​Atletico Madrid vs Osasuna – Match preview and team newsAtletico Madrid hosts Osasuna at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano on Wednesday in a midweek La Liga encounter.Diego Simeone’s men will be hoping to win back-to-back matches before heading to meet Real Madrid during the weekend.Atletico Madrid vs Osasuna – Match preview and team newsDate: Wednesday, 16th September.Kick-off: 6pm BST.Venue: Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid.Atletico Madrid team newsAtletico Madrid faces critical squad absences ahead of their upcoming match, particularly affecting Diego Simeone’s attacking and midfield configurations.The most notable setback is the confirmed absence of Julián Álvarez, who has been ruled out due to muscle overload.Simeone opted to rest him to ensure his fitness for the highly anticipated Madrid derby against Real Madrid. Additionally, striker Alexander Sørloth remains sidelined with a calf tear, leaving the frontline severely depleted.The midfield is also compromised, as Pablo Barrios is out with a calf injury and is not expected to return until after the October international break.To compensate for these key losses, Jonathan David is projected to lead the attack, potentially supported by Ademola Lookman. Furthermore, Simeone has called up academy products Jorge Domínguez and Jorge Castillo to fill the gaps in the matchday squad.Osasuna team newsOsasuna travels to the capital with a heavily depleted roster, forcing manager Luis Miguel Ramis to adjust his strategy due to major defensive and midfield injuries.The midfield takes a massive hit with both Moi Gómez and Aimar Oroz officially ruled out of selection, stripping the team of crucial creativity and transition play.Defensively, the situation is equally challenging. Centre-back Jorge Herrando remains unavailable due to ongoing fitness issues, while full-back Valentin Rosier is highly doubtful as he continues his recovery from a long-term injury spell.In light of these defensive absences, Abel Bretones is expected to start at left-back, while Alejandro Catena and Flavien Enzo Boyomo will be tasked with anchoring the central defence to withstand Atlético’s pressure.These forced rotations present a significant challenge for Osasuna as they attempt to secure points on the roadFormAtletico MadridAtlético Madrid has enjoyed a strong start to their La Liga campaign, securing ten points from five matches. Diego Simeone’s side bounced back from a disappointing 3-0 defeat against Athletic Club by delivering a commanding 3-0 away victory over Real Sociedad in their last outing. Demonstrating strong defensive resilience alongside sudden bursts of clinical finishing, the hosts have recorded three wins, one draw, and just one loss so far.OsasunaOsasuna enters the fixture sitting mid-table with seven points, experiencing a sudden dip after a promising start. Luis Miguel Ramis’ team went unbeaten across their opening three matches, picking up wins against Getafe and Celta Vigo. However, defen