Barcelona crush Osasuna, solidify top spot

After the international break, Barcelona was the club that had to play first. Coach Hansi Flick's star players have not recovered 100% of their fitness but still had a great performance at home. "Blaugrana" had 72% possession, shot 18 times and scored 3 goals.

Coach Hansi Flick and his team enjoyed an 8th consecutive victory to maintain their top position in La Liga with 63 points, 3 points ahead of Real Madrid. In addition to the advantage in points, Barca also has a better head-to-head record than Real. This is the second most important index, just after points.

The match was decided in the first half, when the home team took a 2-0 lead. In the 11th minute, after a smooth exchange in the middle, the ball was directed to Alejandro Balde on the left wing. The young Spanish star crossed just enough for Ferran Torres to finish close to the goal, beating the goalkeeper.

By the 21st minute, the score had increased to 2-0 for the home team. Dani Olmo missed a penalty but was fortunate to have it retaken, as a visiting player entered the penalty area too early. In the second time facing Sergio Herrera from 11 meters away, the former Leipzig star did not miss the opportunity to double the gap.

Barca have good understanding between most positions on the field.

After having a safe advantage, Barca proactively slowed down the tempo, holding the ball firmly in midfield. Osasuna was completely helpless, even conceding a third goal, after an impressive transition by the home team in the 77th minute.

With just two passes from the home penalty area, the ball was directed to Robert Lewandowski. From a distance of less than 10 meters, the Polish striker headed accurately, sealing the victory for the Catalan team.

However, Barcelona's victory was not complete, as Olmo had to leave the field due to a thigh injury. According to Spanish media, the player born in 1998 will likely have to rest again.