Softfootball understands that regardless of a troublesome starting, Barcelona lastly managed to get the breakthrough as they beat Osasuna 2-0 at residence, stretching their lead on the prime of LaLiga to seven factors.
The win halted Osasuna’s brief two-game profitable run and saved Barça flying excessive, significantly at residence, the place they’ve now gained eight straight video games this season, just lately defeating Actual Betis 5-3 and Atlético Madrid 3-1 to take care of their place on the prime of the desk.
Barcelona posted a video of their gamers celebrating in the present day’s victory through their official X account.
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The primary half wasn’t precisely entertaining for the hosts. Osasuna packed their defence with 5 on the again, and it made discovering gaps actually tough.
Alejandro Balde made an excellent run and almost arrange Ferran Torres, whereas Marcus Rashford appeared to suppose he gained a penalty, however it by no means got here. Osasuna had a few good probabilities too, with Ante Budimir taking pictures straight at Joan García twice, lacking what may’ve been a dream begin.
Barcelona saved urgent, although. Pedri, Lamine Yamal, and Eric García all tried long-range photographs, testing Osasuna’s keeper Sergio Herrera. Ferran Torres thought he gave Barça the lead with a header, however VAR dominated it out for offside close to the nook. Frustrations piled up when Ferran’s overhead kick went simply huge earlier than halftime.
The impasse lastly broke with about 20 minutes to go. Raphinha smashed a thumping end to place Barcelona forward and later tapped in a second after Herrera had made an important save from Lamine Yamal. From then on, Barça managed the sport, limiting Osasuna to uncommon counters and patiently closing out the outcome.
For Osasuna, it’s a setback. Their first defeat in 4 matches sees them degree on factors with Girona within the relegation zone. In the meantime, Barcelona continues its strong run of kind in LaLiga, displaying creativity, endurance, and ending when it actually issues.
It is a robust day for Osasuna however a satisfying one for Barça and a reminder of why they’re nonetheless prime of the desk.
