Barcelona can clinch the La Liga title this weekend with a win against Osasuna at Estadio El Sadar, while also hoping for a slip-up from Real Madrid. Currently, Barcelona sits 11 points clear of their rivals.
As it stands, Barcelona boasts an impressive record of 28 wins, one draw, and only four defeats in their 33 league matches this season. They have won their last nine league matches, showcasing their dominance in the league.
Osasuna, on the other hand, ranks ninth in La Liga and has struggled to find consistency with a record of 11 wins, nine draws, and 13 defeats this season. They are just two points shy of sixth-placed Getafe and will be eager to secure European qualification.
Key statistics:
- Barcelona is currently 11 points ahead of Real Madrid.
- Osasuna has earned 32 points from their home matches this season.
- Ante Budimir is Osasuna’s top scorer with 16 goals in 32 appearances.
- Barcelona has the best away record in La Liga, with 34 points from 16 matches.
- Historically, Osasuna has only won 21 of their previous 100 encounters against Barcelona.
The match will be particularly interesting as Barcelona will miss Lamine Yamal due to a hamstring injury and Jules Kounde due to suspension. This could impact their squad depth as they aim for the title.
Observers expect that if Barcelona wins against Osasuna and Real Madrid falters against Espanyol, it will be a momentous occasion—one that many believe is merely a formality rather than a question of ‘if’.