Barcelona will face Osasuna at home on match-day 27 in La Liga. From now on the season has started to heat up and every game is crucial for Barcelona, as the Catalans need to maintain their top spot. Barcelona are looking for revenge from Osasuna, they were the ones to whom Barcelona lost their first game of the season.
The Importance
Barcelona made an important comeback to reclaim the 1st spot in La Liga. Barcelona were 9 points down to Real Madrid and were 3rd, they are now leading the title race. Barcelona are leading by 1 point from Atletico (2nd) and by 3 points from Real Madrid (3rd).
Barcelona need to play every game like a final because this is the last crunch of the season where everything matters. Barcelona being the first has the ball in their court and can manage the league on their own. They have a brilliant record of holding 0 defeats in 2025 and should continue to maintain it.
Expected Lineups
Barcelona predicted lineup vs Osasuna (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Kounde, Garcia, Cubarsi, Martin; Casado, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha; Lewandowski. Credits: 90min.com
Osasuna predicted lineup vs Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Herrera; Areso, Boyomo, Catena, Cruz; Moncayola, Torro; Ruben Garcia, Barja, Zaragoza; Budimir. Credits: 90min.com
Barcelona will be looking for a few rotations in the back-line and the midfield.
What to Expect?
Osasuna is a team that likes to play a more low-block tactic. Barcelona will struggle to find proper chances in the game and will need to start the game at a fast pace. Barcelona lost 4-2 to Osasuna in the first fixture of the season. In my opinion, Barcelona will win the game 2-0.