El Sadar in Pamplona hosts the final fixture of La Liga Jornada 1 on Monday 24 August as Osasuna welcome Levante, who make their return to the top flight. Kick-off is 21:00 CEST. Osasuna are the established La Liga side with a loyal, passionate fanbase and a record of punching above their weight; Levante arrive with promotion-fuelled enthusiasm but the uncertainty of a newly-promoted team finding their feet at a higher level.
Osasuna: organised, physical and at home
Jagoba Arrasate's Osasuna are one of La Liga's most reliable over-achievers. They play physically, press intensely and are exceptionally difficult to beat at El Sadar — the stadium's atmosphere and compact layout make it a genuine fortress. Chimy Ávila leads the attack with relentless energy. Osasuna won't be playing pretty football, but they will be competitive, organised and hard to break down. A home win against a newly-promoted side to start the season is very much on the cards.
Levante: promoted and ready to compete
Levante return to La Liga with momentum from their promotion campaign. They are one of the Valencia region's most historic clubs, with a passionate following and a team built on collective work ethic. Their attacking players showed quality throughout Segunda División, but La Liga is a significant step up. Away from their Estadio Ciudad de Valencia, Levante will need to be compact and organised to avoid a heavy opening-day defeat at one of the division's more hostile grounds.
Osasuna Predicted Starting XI & Lineup · 4-4-2
Official lineups confirmed 1 hour before kick-off.
Key match-up
Chimy Ávila vs Levante's centre-backs is the key battle. The Argentine forward's energy, physicality and pressing make him a constant problem for centre-back pairings not used to his intensity. If Levante's back four can contain him, they have a chance of something.
Prediction & picks
- Osasuna win (65%) — home advantage, established La Liga quality, compact defensive shape.
- Under 2.5 goals (58%) — Osasuna's physical style limits chances; Levante will be cautious.
- Chimy Ávila to score (45%) — the striker thrives in physical home battles at El Sadar.
- Prediction: Osasuna 2–0 Levante. A routine home win as Levante's top-flight rustiness shows.