In a commanding performance, Barcelona secured a 2-0 win against Osasuna during their La Liga clash held on Saturday for Matchday 16. Raphinha broke the deadlock in the 69th minute, finishing off a well-crafted play. Just eleven minutes later, he further extended the lead and his personal tally with another goal.
The home side dominated possession, holding 71% of the ball and taking 23 shots, 11 of which were on target while 10 went off course.
Raphinha’s exceptional play made him the standout player of the match, as he not only scored twice but also completed 41 successful passes and took 7 shots at goal.
Pedri also played a key role, successfully completing 72 passes and making two interceptions.
Barcelona’s head coach, Hans Flick, implemented a 4-5-1 formation featuring Joan García in goal; a defensive line comprising Jules Koundé, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martín, and Alejandro Balde; with Pedri, Eric García, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Marcus Rashford in midfield; and Ferran Torres leading the attack.
In contrast, Osasuna, managed by Alessio Lisci, set up in a 5-3-2 formation with Sergio Herrera guarding the net; defending were Iñigo Arguibide, Flavien-Enzo Boyomo, Alejandro Catena, Jorge Herrando, and Abel Bretones; Jon Moncayola, Lucas Torró, and Aimar Oroz formed the midfield trio; with Víctor Muñoz and Ante Budimir as the two forwards.
The match referee, Adrián Cordero Vega, oversaw the action on the pitch.
Looking ahead, Barcelona will next face Villarreal on the road while Osasuna will host Alavés at El Sadar Stadium.
Post-match, Barcelona tops the table with 43 points, whereas Osasuna sits at 16th place with 15 points in the standings.
Barcelona Substitutions
73’ 2T – Marcus Rashford off for Frenkie de Jong, Pau Cubarsi off for Fermín López. 87’ 2T – Alejandro Balde off for Andreas Christensen, Raphinha off for Marc Casadó, and Pedri off for Roony Bardghji.
Osasuna Substitutions
45’ 2T – Lucas Torró off for Iker Muñoz. 63’ 2T – Aimar Oroz off for Rubén García. 64’ 2T – Víctor Muñoz off for Sheraldo Becker and Ante Budimir off for Raul García. 68’ 2T – Iñigo Arguibide off for Valentin Rosier.
Osasuna Yellow Cards:
34’ 1T – Abel Bretones (Foul for holding an opponent to stop them advancing), 13’ 2T – Iker Muñoz (Foul for holding an opponent to stop them advancing), 21’ 2T – Jon Moncayola (Foul for holding an opponent to stop them advancing).