In a thrilling encounter at Estadio El Sadar, Barcelona can clinch the La Liga title this weekend by defeating Osasuna, while also hoping for a misstep from Real Madrid.
Currently, Barcelona sits 11 points clear at the top of the table, boasting an impressive record of 28 wins, one draw, and only four defeats from their 33 league matches this season. Meanwhile, Osasuna finds itself in ninth place, just two points shy of sixth-placed Getafe.
The stakes are high for both teams. Barcelona has won their last nine league matches and holds the best away record in La Liga, having secured 34 points from 16 away games. In contrast, Osasuna has achieved 32 points at home this season, with a record of nine wins out of 16 matches.
Historically, Osasuna has struggled against Barcelona—having won only 21 of their previous 100 encounters. Their most recent meeting ended in a 2-0 defeat for Osasuna earlier this season. Yet, they did manage to pull off a surprising 4-2 victory over Barcelona in September 2024.
Key players will be missing for Barcelona as Lamine Yamal is sidelined for the season due to a hamstring injury, and Jules Kounde is suspended after accumulating yellow cards. Despite these setbacks, the squad remains formidable.
Osasuna’s Ante Budimir stands out with an impressive tally of 16 goals in 32 appearances this season. His performance will be crucial as they aim to upset the Catalan giants and keep their European qualification hopes alive.
Key statistics:
- Barcelona: 28 wins from 33 matches this season
- Osasuna: 11 wins, nine draws, and 13 defeats
- Points at home: Osasuna has earned 32 from 16 matches
- Goals by Ante Budimir: 16 in this season
- Historical record: Osasuna won only 21 of last 100 matches against Barcelona
The match promises to be an intense battle as both sides seek their respective goals—one aiming for glory and the other striving for survival in European competition.