Barcelona vs. Osasuna: Finally Going to Happen!

Barcelona waren gegen Osasuna antreten on match-day 27 in La Liga on 8th March. But due to the unfortunate death of Barcelona’s first team doctor Carles Minarro Garcia who passed away just hours before the game, the game was postponed. La Liga proposed the date of the 27th, on which Barcelona appealed due to the unavailability of key stars due to international duties. La Liga rejected Barcelona’s appeal, stating the game to be played on the 27th.

Die Wichtigkeit

Barcelona made an important comeback to regain the top spot in La Liga. Barcelona were 9 points down to Real Madrid and were 3rd, they are now leading the title race. Barcelona are level on points with Real Madrid (2nd), standing at 60 with one extra game in hand. Atletico (3rd), being behind by 4 points.

Barcelona have to treat every game as important as a final. The season is at the final stages, at this point each and every point will be accounted for at the end of the season. Barcelona have things in their hands, they can manage their League victory on their own. They have a brillante Bilanz von 0 Niederlagen im Jahr 2025 und sollte es auch weiterhin beibehalten.

Expected LineUps

Voraussichtliche Aufstellung Barcelona gegen Osasuna (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Kounde, Garcia, Martinez, Balde; De Jong, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Raphinha/Ferran; Lewandowski. 

Voraussichtliche Aufstellung von Osasuna gegen Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Herrera; Areso, Boyomo, Catena, Cruz; Moncayola, Torro; Ruben Garcia, Barja, Zaragoza; Budimir.

With Raphinha and Araujo’s case, there have been reports which indicate that both players will reach Barcelona ahead of the game on a private aircraft. But still their presence in the Starting XI is not confirmed.

Was ist zu erwarten?

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. This would be a game right after the international break. Games right after the break are quite tricky as the momentum has to be reset. Barcelona lost 4-2 to Osasuna in the first fixture of the season. In my opinion, Barcelona will win the game 2-0 having a tough time.