Osasuna midfielder Jon Moncayola continues to be sidelined due to a hamstring injury, which has kept him out of the last three matches.

Left-back Abel Bretones is eager for a recall to the starting lineup after being benched over the weekend, following six consecutive starts.

Ante Budimir will lead the line for Osasuna, as the striker aims to add to his impressive 19-goal tally in La Liga this season.

Atletico Madrid forward Julian Alvarez is set to return to the starting lineup after serving a one-match suspension for accumulating yellow cards.

Alvarez may pair up front with Alexander Sorloth, who is likely to retain his spot after scoring four goals in the previous match.

Winger Rodrigo Riquelme was unavailable for Sunday's squad but should be fit to join the bench for Thursday's fixture.

Osasuna possible starting lineup:

Herrera; Areso, Boyomo, Catena, Bretones; Ibanez, Torro; Ru. Garcia, Oroz, Zaragoza; Budimir

Atletico Madrid possible starting lineup:

Oblak; Llorente, Gimenez, Le Normand, Galan; Simeone, De Paul, Barrios, Lino; Sorloth, Alvarez