Barcelona faced significant challenges despite securing victory

Barcelona Strengthen Lead Over Real Madrid With Convincing Win Over Osasuna

Barcelona extended their lead over arch-rivals Real Madrid in La Liga with a commanding 3-0 victory over Osasuna. The Catalans remained unbeaten in 19 matches across all competitions, maintaining their dominance in 2025.

Match Highlights:

• Early Lead: Ferran Torres opened the scoring in the 11th minute, converting a cross from Alejandro Balde with a clinical first-touch finish inside the six-yard box.

• Penalty Conversion: Dani Olmo doubled the advantage from the penalty spot after being fouled in the box, slotting home in the 21st minute.

• Sealing the Win: Robert Lewandowski, coming off the bench, secured the victory with a close-range header in the 77th minute.

Unbeaten Streak Continues
Under Hansi Flick, Barcelona remains the only team across Europe's top five leagues without a loss in 2025. They now lead La Liga with 63 points from 28 matches, three points ahead of Real Madrid (60 points). Atletico Madrid, following a draw, trails in third place with 56 points. With 10 matches remaining, the title race remains intense.

Post-Match Reactions
Ferran Torres emphasized the significance of every match, stating, "From now on, every game is like a final. Today was no different. We handled it well, secured the three points, and move forward."

Despite the victory, Barcelona faced setbacks. The squad saw major changes following the sudden passing of club doctor Carles Minaro Garcia on March 8, leading to a rescheduled match. Several key players were unavailable due to fitness concerns after the international break. Lewandowski and Raphinha started on the bench, yet Barcelona maintained their dominance, preventing Osasuna from registering a single shot on target.

Dani Olmo’s Injury Concern
The win came at a cost, as Dani Olmo suffered a muscle injury, forcing him off the pitch early. Coach Hansi Flick acknowledged the difficulties, saying, "Given the situation, we did the best we could. It wasn't an ideal day for this match, especially after the international break. We secured three points, but we paid a heavy price with Dani’s injury."

Osasuna currently sits 14th in the table, struggling to find form. Meanwhile, Barcelona continues their pursuit of La Liga glory, determined to maintain their unbeaten streak.