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Raphinha scores 2 as Barcelona wins to add pressure on Real Madrid's Alonso before crunch game
Raphinha scored a brace as Barcelona beat Osasuna 2-0 to increase its La Liga lead on Saturday and pile more pressure on beleaguered Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso. The Brazil forward broke the deadlock with a shot from the top of the area in the 70th minute at Camp Nou.
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Barcelona Predicted Lineup vs. Osasuna (4-2-3-1): García; Koundé, Cubarsí, Martín, Balde; García, Pedri; Bardghji, Yamal, Raphinha; Torres. Íker Benito stands out as the only notable injury Alessio Lisci will have to work around after a major knee injury will sideline him for the rest of the season.
Barcelona face Osasuna on Saturday in a crucial LaLiga match that can extend their lead atop the standings. The team coached by Hansi Flick in the past weeks has bounced back from being five points behind Real Madrid in the league to building a four edge on their closest rival,
Barcelona host Osasuna at Camp Nou knowing that they could apply further pressure on Real Madrid with a win, extending the gap to seven points before they face Alaves. Los Rojllo secured a crucial
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick has lauded Marcus Rashford's professionalism and attitude after the England forward found himself starting fewer matches following the return of Raphinha to full fitness.
The result was bad. What happened in the stands was worse. The Camp Nou was white. Of the 79,468 spectators who attended, an estimated 30,000 were Eintracht fans. The official visiting allocation was 5,000, but supporters in their tens of thousands bought tickets put up for sale by Barcelona members.
Barcelona fans enjoyed themselves on Saturday night as they watched Raphinha score twice to beat Osasuna 2-0 at Camp Nou. The win sees Hansi Flick’s side extend their lead at the top of the table over Real Madrid to seven points with Los Blancos in action on Sunday against Alaves.