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CA Osasuna and Levante UD: an early-season test at El Sadar
CA Osasuna and Levante UD meet in Matchday 2 of LaLiga 2026/2027 at El Sadar in Pamplona. The current competition schedule and the hosts' ticket announcement list Monday, 24 August, with kick-off at 19:30 local time. This is an important practical note because some earlier previews may show a different time.
The match comes very early in the season, when the standings are only beginning to take shape. On the day this guide was prepared, both teams still had to play their Matchday 1 fixtures: Osasuna are away to RC Celta, while Levante UD visit RCD Espanyol de Barcelona. The opening-round results and any new absences should therefore be checked again immediately before travelling to Pamplona.
Osasuna enter the season with new coach Luis Miguel Ramis, while Levante UD are managed by Luís Castro. The fact that last season's two head-to-head meetings produced completely different scenarios gives the match additional significance.
Tickets for this match are in demand among supporters.
What is at stake as early as Matchday 2
There are no decisive points in the second round yet, but early results quickly shape confidence. Osasuna play their first league match in front of their own supporters at El Sadar, while Levante play their second consecutive league fixture away from home. The hosts want to set the standard at their stadium immediately, while for the visitors this is the second part of a demanding opening double away trip.
Four verified facts best describe the initial picture:
- Osasuna lost their final pre-season match 0-2 to Al Ain FC at El Sadar.
- Before that, they lost 2-1 to Napoli, with Ante Budimir scoring from the penalty spot.
- Levante UD ended pre-season with a 3-1 victory over CD Castellón, with two goals from Iván Romero.
- Last season, Osasuna beat Levante 2-0 at home, while Levante won the return match 3-2 after a comeback.
Those results cannot replace league form because both teams will play Matchday 1 before this contest. Nevertheless, they provide tactical clues. Osasuna had spells of possession against Al Ain but conceded both goals following quick opposition attacks. Levante created chances against Castellón through combinations on the flanks and regained the lead after the break.
Osasuna: Ramis is building a new version of the team
Luis Miguel Ramis took charge of Osasuna during the summer of 2026. The current squad includes Sergio Herrera and Aitor Fernández in goal, Enzo Boyomo, Abel Bretoñes, Alejandro Catena and Jorge Herrando in defence, and Lucas Torró, Jon Moncayola and Aimar Oroz in midfield. In attack, Ante Budimir is the main finishing point, while Raúl Moro and Jonathan Dubasin provide additional pace and movement.
Budimir is particularly important against Levante. He can occupy centre-backs, attack crosses and finish moves inside the penalty area. He converted a penalty in the pre-season defeat to Napoli, and against Levante in May 2026 he scored to make it 0-2 at the time. The visiting defence therefore has to control both the Croatian striker and the delivery of the ball towards him.
Aimar Oroz can open up space between the lines, while Moncayola and Torró provide balance behind the ball. If Ramis wants longer attacking sequences, that axis can help Osasuna keep their opponents pinned back. If the match becomes more open, Raúl Moro's pace becomes important in transitions.
One injury situation deserves monitoring. Valentin Rosier did not train with the rest of the team at the start of preparations for Matchday 1 because of an injury to the biceps femoris of his right leg. That does not mean he will miss the Levante match, but his status should be checked closer to the game.
Tactically, it will be important for Osasuna to avoid the problem seen against Al Ain. The hosts had possession, but their opponents found both goals through quick situations after winning the ball. If both of Osasuna's wide defenders push high, the cover behind the ball must be precise.
Levante UD: Castro wants a brave and connected team
During the final stage of pre-season, Luís Castro emphasised his desire for a team that plays without fear and goes through difficult phases of matches together. Levante's current squad offers several different profiles: Iván Romero, Roger Brugué and Etta Eyong in attack, Carlos Álvarez as a creative option, and Oriol Rey, Olasagasti and Hugo Sotelo in midfield. Defensive options include Aïssa Mandi, Dela, Manu Sánchez, Víctor García and Jeremy Toljan.
The most recent pre-season result was a 3-1 win over CD Castellón. Iván Romero scored twice, while Nacho Pérez added the third with a header from a corner. A few days earlier Levante lost 1-0 to Villarreal CF, but created situations through Roger Brugué, Carlos Álvarez and Víctor García. Earlier still, they defeated Albacete Balompié 2-1, with goals from Brugué and Etta Eyong.
At El Sadar, it will be interesting to see how high Levante want to press. If Castro's team force Osasuna into mistakes in their initial build-up, they can quickly find space around the penalty area. If the hosts break through the first wave of pressure, Levante's centre-backs and midfielders may be left exposed against Budimir and players arriving from deeper positions.
Carlos Álvarez could be particularly important as a creator of final passes and crosses. Iván Romero showed clinical finishing in the final pre-season match, while Etta Eyong carries a fresh positive memory against Osasuna: in May he scored the late goal that gave Levante a 3-2 victory.
The last two head-to-head meetings: from 2-0 to 3-2
The first league meeting of last season was played at El Sadar on 8 December 2025. Osasuna won 2-0. Víctor Muñoz scored in the first half, and Rubén García extended the lead before the break. The hosts then kept Levante from scoring.
The return match on 8 May 2026 was the complete opposite. Osasuna took an early lead after an own goal by Jeremy Toljan, and Budimir soon scored to make it 0-2. Levante came back through two Víctor García goals before the break. Sergio Herrera was then sent off for handling the ball outside the penalty area, so Osasuna played the second half with ten men. Etta Eyong scored the winning goal late on for 3-2.
The statistics from that return match show how much the red card changed the game: Levante finished with 35 shots and 15 corners, while Osasuna had 5 shots and 1 corner. Those figures should not automatically be applied to the new match because they were produced during a long period in which Levante had an extra player. Nevertheless, they warn Osasuna how much Levante can increase the pressure when they pin an opponent close to goal.
Another fact is important for the new contest: Osasuna took the lead first in both of last season's head-to-head meetings. Levante will want to avoid another early blow, while the hosts will try to use the energy of El Sadar right from the start.
El Sadar and practical information for visitors
El Sadar has been Osasuna's home since 1967. The stadium is strongly connected to the club's identity, and the stands in their modern configuration create a very direct feeling of closeness to the pitch. At the beginning of 2026, Osasuna presented a project to increase capacity by 1,178 seats, bringing the total to 24,754.
Ticket sales for this match are already open to the general public. It is worth securing tickets in good time.
The stadium is located south of central Pamplona, on Calle Sadar. Public transport is a practical option on matchday, and city information for the 2026/2027 season lists several lines serving the stadium area.
- The stadium address is Calle Sadar, s/n, Pamplona.
- For travel towards the El Sadar area on matchdays, lines L1, L6, L9, L11 and L16 are listed.
- After the match, special return lines R1, R2, R4 and R5 are planned, together with additional departures on some regular lines.
- For the special return lines, the first departures begin approximately 10 minutes after the end of the match, depending on the line.
- The current announcement for this match does not state the exact gate-opening time, so the latest organisational information should be checked before departure.
Those arriving by car should expect heavier traffic in the stadium area and the possibility that the nearest parking spaces will be occupied. For travellers unfamiliar with the city, it is more practical to plan to park farther away from the immediate ring around the stadium and cover the final part of the journey by public transport or on foot.
Three areas where the match could be decided
The first major duel will be Osasuna's attack against Levante's defence inside the penalty area. Budimir is a natural target for crosses, but the hosts are more dangerous when Aimar, Moncayola and the wide players quickly get involved around the second ball. If Levante merely clear the first balls without controlling the continuation of the move, the pressure can be prolonged.
The second duel is the space behind Osasuna's wide defenders. Levante have enough pace and technical quality to attack the open side as soon as they win the ball. Carlos Álvarez, Roger Brugué, Iván Romero or Etta Eyong can force the home centre-backs to defend larger spaces. Defending transitions is therefore an important test for Ramis's team.
The third detail is set pieces. Levante scored with a header from a corner against Castellón, and in May's comeback against Osasuna one of Víctor García's goals also came following a corner. On the other hand, Osasuna have Budimir and Catena as strong targets for high balls. An unnecessary foul near the flank or a corner can quickly become a serious situation.
The atmosphere and rhythm to expect
El Sadar responds particularly strongly when Osasuna play aggressively without the ball and quickly transfer the energy from the pitch to the stands. A few won duels or consecutive attacks can raise the intensity early. It is therefore important for Levante to get through the opening phase calmly and not allow the hosts to combine the score, rhythm and stands into one wave of pressure.
The visitors, however, have proof that they can come back against Osasuna even after a poor start. May's comeback from 0-2 to 3-2 is still fresh, although it must be taken into account that Osasuna played with ten men for a long period. That match nevertheless gives Levante a psychological argument, while reminding the hosts how quickly control can disappear.
For a neutral visitor, the contrast of styles is interesting. Osasuna have a physically strong central spine and a clear reference point in Budimir, while Levante offer more mobile attacking options. If the score remains level for a long time, changes from the bench could become one of the key factors.
Seats in the stands are disappearing quickly.
Pamplona and the plan after the final whistle
For international visitors, the simplest option is to leave enough time between arriving in Pamplona and heading towards El Sadar. Since the match is played on Monday evening, the return journey after the game should be planned in advance. Special bus lines help when leaving the stadium area, but travellers with intercity connections should leave a safe time buffer because the end of the match can vary due to added time and stoppages.
Ticket sales for this match are ongoing.
What to check again before departure
By 24 August, players' fitness, suspensions, starting line-ups and form following Matchday 1 may change. Particular attention should be paid to Valentin Rosier's status and to news following the Celta - Osasuna and Espanyol - Levante matches.
For travel planning, the current kick-off time of 19:30 local time in Pamplona should be used, because it is currently listed both in the competition schedule and in the hosts' announcement for this match. The gate-opening time had not been specifically stated when this guide was prepared, so it should not be assumed.
Sources:
- LALIGA - Matchday 2 schedule, CA Osasuna - Levante UD fixture time and the opening schedule of the 2026/2027 season.
- CA Osasuna - ticket announcement for the match against Levante and confirmation of the 19:30 kick-off time.
- CA Osasuna - current squad, the start of Luis Miguel Ramis's work, Valentin Rosier's condition and reports from the matches against Napoli and Al Ain FC.
- Levante UD - current squad, statements by Luís Castro and reports from the pre-season matches against Albacete Balompié, Villarreal CF and CD Castellón.
- LALIGA and Levante UD - results and statistics from the head-to-head matches in the 2025/2026 season.
- CA Osasuna - history of El Sadar and the stadium capacity expansion project.
- Ayuntamiento de Pamplona - public transport lines to El Sadar and return transport after matches.