By By Elizabeth Ugbo
Barcelona defeated Osasuna 2-1 on Saturday at Estadio El Sadar, as goals from Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres secured the win, helping them move closer to clinching the La Liga title.
Barcelona Extend Winning Run
Barcelona continued their strong form with a narrow victory over Osasuna. The match stayed balanced for most of the game.
However, substitute Marcus Rashford made the difference. He delivered a precise cross for Lewandowski to head home.
Shortly after, Fermin Lopez threaded a smart pass through the defence. Torres finished calmly beyond Sergio Herrera.
Osasuna responded quickly. Abel Bretones produced a fine cross. Raul Garcia scored with a powerful header.
Title Within Reach
Barcelona now sit 14 points clear at the top. Therefore, they are within two points of securing the La Liga title.
If Real Madrid fail to beat Espanyol, Barcelona will become champions.
Additionally, avoiding defeat against Real Madrid on May 10 will confirm the title.
Flick Reacts to Real Madrid Question
Coach Hansi Flick downplayed interest in rivals.
“I will not be watching Real Madrid, that’s not for me,” he said.
He added that updates would come through his team’s WhatsApp group.
Thus, Flick made his focus clear. He remains committed to his team’s performance.
Key Takeaways
- Barcelona secured a vital 2-1 win
- The team extended their winning streak to 10 matches
- The title race is close to being decided
- Flick keeps attention on his squad
