Open debate in Osasuna's goal according to MARCA: Sergio Herrera or Aitor Fernández?

Aitor Fernández was once again a starter in a league match. His last appearance in the competition was on May 25, 2024, coinciding with Jagoba Arrasate's last match in charge of the team. The goalkeeper from Mondragón had only played in the Copa del Rey this season and, against Athletic, he was a starter once again in the league.

A reliable goalkeeper and it was demonstrated as he kept his goal unbeaten with key interventions, especially one against Nico Williams in the middle of the second half.

Osasuna had gone since December 14 without conceding a goal in a league match, it was in Cornellà against Espanyol. After defeats against Getafe and Barça, and with relegation getting closer, Osasuna managed to secure a draw that, for now, moves them away from the danger zone.

The rotations between Herrera and Aitor that Jagoba Arrasate used to make are now a thing of the past; now, either Herrera is injured or suspended, or the player from Gipuzkoa doesn't play. At San Mamés, it was Aitor's turn, who was the best of the rojillos and kept a clean sheet, once again sparking the debate on who should be the starter in goal at Butarque next matchday.