Barcelona secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Osasuna on Saturday, December 13, 2025, with Brazilian winger Raphinha scoring both goals. The win at Spotify Camp Nou pushed Barcelona seven points clear at the top of the La Liga standings. The team, managed by Hansi Flick, showed patience to break down a strong Osasuna defense.^{[1][2][3][4][5]} ### Raphinha's Timely Impact Secures Win The match remained scoreless for 70 minutes as Osasuna deployed a disciplined five-man defensive line. Barcelona dominated possession, holding nearly 80 percent of the ball and firing 24 shots throughout the game, compared to Osasuna's three.^[6][7][5] Despite numerous attempts, Osasuna goalkeeper Sergio Herrera made several key saves to frustrate the home side.^[8][6][9] The breakthrough came in the 70th minute. Midfielder Pedri delivered an incisive pass to Raphinha, who unleashed a powerful strike from the edge of the penalty area. The shot found the bottom right corner of the net, giving Barcelona a crucial 1-0 lead.^{[1][8][6][3][4][10]} Raphinha sealed the victory in the 86th minute. A deflected cross from Jules Kounde found the Brazilian unmarked at the far post, allowing him to calmly volley the ball into an empty net.^{[6][3][9][4][10]} ### Barcelona Overcomes Stubborn Defense Osasuna, despite sitting lower in the league table, presented a significant defensive challenge. Their compact formation made it difficult for Barcelona to find clear scoring opportunities. Early in the game, Barcelona thought they had taken the lead in the 23rd minute when Ferran Torres headed in a cross from Marcus Rashford. However, a VAR review disallowed the goal due to an offside infringement in the build-up.^{[2][6][11][7][10]} Barcelona continued to press, with young talent Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres creating chances. Torres attempted an acrobatic overhead kick that went just wide before halftime.^{[1][2][9][10]} Barcelona defender Gerard Martin acknowledged the difficulty, stating, "The win has a lot of merit, they were well organised, it was hard to find a way through. With patience and a lot of possession, we finally did it."^[1] He added that a clean sheet provides stability to the team, and goals eventually come.^[1] ### La Liga Lead Extended Ahead of Rivals This 2-0 win marks Barcelona's seventh consecutive victory in La Liga.^[1][2][4][5] The result temporarily extended their lead over second-placed Real Madrid to seven points. Real Madrid is scheduled to play Alaves on Sunday, with the opportunity to cut Barcelona's lead back to four points.^{[1][12][3][4][7]} The match also marked Barcelona's fifth victory in five games at their partially reopened Camp Nou home.^[1][4] Coach Hansi Flick's team demonstrated resilience and determination, securing a vital three points in the title race.^[12][11][5] This performance underscores Barcelona's strong run in the 2025-26 season, maintaining their unbeaten home record and sending a clear message to their rivals.^[5]

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