A late strike from Jordi Alba in the 85th minute nudged Barcelona closer to the title after a tense 90 minutes against a reduced Osasuna side.
Barcelona remained on the cusp of victory after taking the field with a numerical advantage for most of the match, following Herrando’s first-half red card for a dangerous challenge on Pedri. Osasuna, playing with ten men, defended stubbornly for long periods, keeping the scores level until Alba found the net in the final stages to secure a deserved win for Xavi Hernández’s team.
All details of Barcelona versus Osasuna are covered here, including minute-by-minute actions, statistics, Alba’s decisive goal, and post-match reactions from key players. Stay with us for a comprehensive recap.
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THE REACTIONS FROM THE PROTAGONISTS AFTER THE FINAL WHISTLE…
Busquets indicated he would share his decision with Xavi after the upcoming break for Barcelona. pic.twitter.com/uBpcdaNIWM
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Headlines floated around Xavi and the squad, with discussions about the team’s form and its chances this season.
The views of key players were highlighted, with statements from Koundé and Jordi Alba featured in post-match exchanges.
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85th minute update: Jordi Alba broke the deadlock on the left flank after a crossing move, finishing with his left foot as the Osasuna defense scrambled. The attempt beat Aitor Fernández low to the near post, sealing a late victory for Barcelona.
35th minute: Ansu Fati entered as a substitute, likely to increase width on the left and inject pace into Barcelona’s attack, replacing a central option as Balde pushed higher up the pitch.
28th minute: Osasuna’s Herrando received a straight red card for a late challenge on Pedri. The red card reduced Osasuna to ten men and changed the dynamic of the game, with the rookie center-back making his La Liga debut in the process.
The Barcelona starting XI featured Ter Stegen in goal with a back line of Koundé, Araujo, Christensen, and Balde. Midfield comprised Busquets, Pedri, and De Jong, supported by Gavi, Raphinha, and Lewandowski in attack.
Osasuna lined up with Aitor between the posts, a back four of Diego Moreno, Unai, Herrando, and Manu Sánchez, and a midfield trio of Torro, Oroz, and Ibanez. Iker Benito, Ruben Garcia, and Chimy Avila led the forward line.
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