C Barcelona suffered their first defeat of the season, falling 4-2 to Osasuna in a shocking away game. Despite Robert Lewandowski leading the attack, the Catalan giants struggled to break through Osasuna’s solid defense, while Real Madrid eagerly waited to capitalize on their rival’s slip.
Osasuna Dominate Early, Barcelona Struggles
Hansi Flick’s experimental lineup, which left key players like Lamine Yamal and Raphinha on the bench, saw Barcelona start sluggishly. Osasuna took advantage, with Ante Budimir heading in the opener in the 18th minute
Bryan Zaragoza adding a second soon after with a brilliant solo effort. Barcelona’s attempts at offense were lacking precision, with Lewandowski and Ferran Torres unable to connect effectively.
Late Barcelona Push Not Enough
A poor clearance from Osasuna goalkeeper Sergio Herrera allowed Pau Victor to score for Barcelona in the 53rd minute, providing a glimmer of hope.
However, Budimir restored Osasuna’s lead with a penalty after a foul on him by Dominguez, and a late goal from Bretones sealed Barcelona’s fate.
Yamal scored a consolation goal in the 89th minute, but Osasuna held on for a 4-2 win.
Barcelona’s Lead Under Threat
With this defeat, Barcelona’s lead in La Liga is now under threat as Real Madrid sits just four points behind, with a chance to close the gap if they secure a win against Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
