FC Barcelona defeated Osasuna 2-0 in the 16th round of La Liga. Raphael Dias 'Raphinha' scored a brace for the Blaugrana. This victory solidified Barcelona's position at the top of the league table, extending their lead over Real Madrid to seven points. The match at Spotify Camp Nou was challenging for the home side. Despite dominating possession and creating numerous chances, they struggled to convert them, with Osasuna's goalkeeper Sergio Herrera making several key saves. Raphinha's goals in the 70th and 86th minutes ultimately decided the game. Previously, Marcus Rashford and Lamine Yamal had come close for Barcelona, but lacked the final touch. Osasuna, for their part, focused on a defensive strategy and posed a threat mainly through the rapid counter-attacks of Víctor Muñoz. This win marks Barcelona's seventh consecutive victory in the league.
Raphinha's brace makes Barcelona even more of a leader
Barcelona defeated Osasuna 2-0 thanks to a brace from Raphinha. The Catalan team solidified their lead at the top of the La Liga table, opening up a seven-point gap over their closest rival.