Atlético confirm trio miss Osasuna as injuries mount

Julian Alvarez of Atlético Madrid will sit out the LaLiga meeting with Osasuna on Wednesday, September 15, 2026, after suffering a muscle injury in training, the club announced alongside fellow absentees Pablo Barrios and Alexander Sørloth. The Argentine forward has missed his second consecutive game and his fourth of the season's seven possible fixtures.

Champions League warm‑up

A Getty Images photograph captured Julián Alvarez warming up at Anfield on September 09, 2026, ahead of the UEFA Champions League 2026/27 League Phase MD1 clash between Liverpool FC and Atlético de Madrid. The image, taken in Liverpool, England, shows the forward preparing for the European fixture that precedes the domestic game against Osasuna.

Pablo Barrios and Alexander Sørloth also miss the Osasuna encounter, both sidelined with calf injuries. Barrios is unlikely to return until the FIFA break concludes next month, while Sørloth has not featured at all this season and remains doubtful for the forthcoming derby with Real Madrid.

Diego Simeone has supplemented the squad with defender Jorge Domínguez and midfielder Jorge Castillo, both promoted from Atlético Madrileño. Domínguez already debuted in LaLiga, playing the first half of the season‑opening win over Málaga. Simeone may also start Jonathan David and Arnau Ortiz to manage the congested early‑season schedule.

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Recent form and head‑to‑head

Atlético have endured a run of four consecutive away fixtures, beating Sevilla and Real but losing to Liverpool and Athletic Club on the road. The side has won 18 of 21 meetings with Osasuna since 2012, including nine of the last ten encounters held at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano or the former Vicente Calderón. La Liga translates to ‘The League’ in English.

Atletico announced the squad on its official Twitter account on September 15, 2026, posting the line‑up with the caption ‘Nuestra convocatoria de mañana 🔴⚪’. The tweet confirmed that, apart from the three injured players, the rest of the roster is available for selection.

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Simeone is expected to rotate his side on Wednesday, potentially giving minutes to the younger talents while preserving the senior squad for the upcoming Real Madrid derby. The decisions will shape Atlético’s preparation for the crucial league fixtures that follow.