Barcelona secured a vital 2-0 victory against Osasuna, extending their La Liga winning streak to seven games. Despite Osasuna’s resilient defensive setup, Raphinha emerged as the match-winner with a late brace.
This crucial win propels Barcelona seven points clear at the top of the league, showcasing their continued strong form under Hansi Flick.
Barcelona Player Ratings
GK: Joan García—8.0
The goalkeeper had a peaceful evening, scarcely being tested by the opposition. He dealt with the two attempts on target with assurance and competence.
RB: Jules Koundé—7.8
His forward runs initially lacked precision, but he was pivotal in setting up Barcelona’s second goal. Despite a mostly quiet match for the recent Champions League star, his defensive duties were performed reliably.
CB: Pau Cubarsí—7.4
Cubarsí competently managed his duties in the backline whenever required, demonstrating good awareness by successfully orchestrating the offside trap on two important occasions.
CB: Gerard Martín—7.9
Martín employed his athleticism and pace to effectively neutralize the threat posed by the quick Víctor Muñoz, maintaining a close man-marking role throughout the fixture. This was another commendable performance from one of the season’s pleasant surprises for Barça.
LB: Alejandro Balde—7.8
He relentlessly covered the entire left flank, contributing essential defensive tackles while consistently supporting the attack, particularly through effective link-up play with Rashford.
DM: Eric García—7.5
García displayed great effectiveness in the midfield pivot role, successfully winning back possession and clearing up difficult situations before delivering incisive passes to enable Barcelona’s playmakers to take charge.
CM: Pedri—8.5
In the presence of the legendary Andrés Iniesta, Pedri offered a stellar imitation of the former midfielder. He remains the primary driving force behind the Barcelona attack and notched an assist for the third consecutive league fixture.
AM: Raphinha—9.0
Although he seemed less sharp for the second game running, he rose to the occasion precisely when Barcelona needed a breakthrough. He secured the victory with a match-winning brace and will gain immense confidence from settling the contest even when not at his peak.
RW: Lamine Yamal—8.2
Osasuna’s defense frequently assigned two or three players to mark him, yet Yamal managed to bypass them occasionally with breathtaking sequences of dribbling. He continues to be a constant threat, though he will be disappointed not to have registered a goal himself.
ST: Ferran Torres—6.5
Torres was the most threatening forward for Barcelona during the opening 45 minutes but completely faded from the action after the halftime interval.
LW: Marcus Rashford—7.6
He started brightly with several penetrating runs down the left wing, but his overall impact diminished as the match progressed. However, he showed renewed energy in the second half, contributing to a generally positive outing.