Barcelona Cruises Past Osasuna: A Dominant Display
Barcelona absolutely smashed Osasuna 3-0 last Thursday night in their rescheduled La Liga match. It was a game that felt a little strange from the start, you know? It had been postponed because of the sad passing of Barcelona's team doctor, and to make things even trickier, several key players were still dragging their jets from international duty. So, Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha were on the bench, leaving a lot of us wondering how it would all play out. Turns out, Barcelona's depth is seriously impressive. They didn't just win; they dominated, stretching their unbeaten streak to a mind-boggling 19 games!
A Fast Start Sets the Stage
Ferran Torres got things going early, a cool finish in the 11th minute after a gorgeous cross from Alejandro Balde. Honestly, it was a thing of beauty. Ten minutes later, and it was 2-0! Dani Olmo stepped up to take a penalty after Osasuna's keeper, Sergio Herrera, took him down. Herrera actually saved Olmo's first attempt, but because an Osasuna player was offside, Olmo got another crack at it. No problem this time—he buried it. It was all happening so fast!
Lewandowski's Late Strike and Yamal's Magic
Sadly, Olmo had to leave the game early with an injury—always a bummer to see. But get this, Lamine Yamal just kept shining. He was creating chance after chance, a real sparkplug out there! Then, in the 77th minute, Lewandowski came on and, well, he did what Lewandowski does. A powerful header, and it was 3-0. Game over. Barcelona completely controlled the match, enjoying a whopping 78% possession. Osasuna? They didn't even manage a single shot on target. Brutal.
Unbeaten and Unstoppable?
This win put Barcelona three points clear of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. Think about this: they haven't lost since late December! They're the only team in Europe's top five leagues still undefeated in 2025. That’s insane. It sets them up perfectly for the crazy busy period ahead, with massive games in La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Champions League. The pressure is on, but they look ready.
What Lies Ahead?
Next up is Girona on Sunday in La Liga. Then it's the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final against Atletico Madrid. They have a solid lead going into that one, but you never know in football! With their current form, Barcelona are definitely in the running for multiple titles this season. It's going to be an exciting ride!
