Live Blog! Osasuna vs Barcelona in LaLiga
Barcelona travel to Osasuna with a chance to virtually seal LaLiga. Without Lamine Yamal but with their attacking firepower ready, Hansi Flick’s side faces a hostile stadium and a rival chasing European dreams.
90+8' Full-time whistle
The match comes to an end at El Sadar. Barcelona secure a crucial win after a tense finish, while Osasuna pushed until the last moments.
Marcador: Osasuna 1-2 Barcelona
88' GOOOAL by Raúl García!
Osasuna pull one back as Raúl García heads it home from the center of the box, setting up a tense finish.
Marcador: Osasuna 1-2 Barcelona
88' Substitution for Barcelona
Marc Bernal comes on to replace Pedri, as Barcelona look to manage the final minutes.
Marcador: Osasuna 1-2 Barcelona
86' GOOOAL by Ferran Torres!
Barcelona double their lead as Ferran Torres finishes with a right-footed strike from the left side of the box, following a perfectly timed through ball by Fermín López.
Marcador: Osasuna 0-2 Barcelona
82' Substitution for Barcelona
Ronald Araújo comes on to replace Eric García, as Barcelona look to strengthen their defense after taking the lead.
Marcador: Osasuna 0-1 Barcelona
81' GOOOAL by Robert Lewandowski!
Barcelona take the lead as Robert Lewandowski powers in a header from the middle of the box, directing it into the right side of the net after a pinpoint cross from Marcus Rashford.
Marcador: Osasuna 0-1 Barcelona
76' Play resumes
Action resumes at El Sadar after Pedri receives treatment, with both sides back at full intensity.
Marcador: Osasuna 0-0 Barcelona
75' Play stopped due to Pedri injury
The match is briefly halted as Pedri receives medical attention after the foul, raising concern for Barcelona.
Marcador: Osasuna 0-0 Barcelona
74' Foul on Pedri and yellow card for Jon Moncayola
Jon Moncayola is late to the challenge and brings down Pedri on the right wing. The referee books him for the foul.
Marcador: Osasuna 0-0 Barcelona
62' Triple substitution for Barcelona
Hansi Flick makes a triple change: Marcus Rashford, Ferran Torres, and Frenkie de Jong come on, replacing Roony Bardghji, Dani Olmo, and Gavi to spark the attack.
Marcador: Osasuna 0-0 Barcelona
60' Yellow card for Eric García
The Barcelona defender is booked for a dangerous challenge, interrupting the flow of the game.
Marcador: Osasuna 0-0 Barcelona
59' Foul on Eric García and set piece for Barça
Javi Galán brings down Eric García on the right flank, giving Barcelona a chance from a set piece.
Marcador: Osasuna 0-0 Barcelona
45' Second half begins
The game restarts at El Sadar. Osasuna and Barcelona return to the pitch with everything still to play for.
Marcador: Osasuna 0-0 Barcelona
45' Half-time whistle
The first half comes to an end at El Sadar. Osasuna and Barcelona head into the break level after a tight contest with a few clear chances.
Marcador: Osasuna 0-0 Barcelona
36' Ante Budimir hits the post!
The Osasuna striker unleashes a left-footed shot from the center of the box that crashes against the post—so close to opening the scoring.
Marcador: Osasuna 0-0 Barcelona
24' Yellow card for Gavi after foul on Raúl Moro
Gavi is late to the challenge and brings down Raúl Moro in the defensive third. The referee quickly shows a yellow card for a reckless tackle.
Marcador: Osasuna 0-0 Barcelona
12' Foul on Pedri and free kick
Jon Moncayola fouls Pedri in the attacking half, giving Barcelona a promising set-piece chance.
Marcador: Osasuna 0-0 Barcelona
10' Missed shot by Robert Lewandowski
The Barcelona striker fires a right-footed effort from the center of the box off a pass from Dani Olmo, but it sails well over the bar.
Marcador: Osasuna 0-0 Barcelona
6' Foul and set piece for Osasuna
Robert Lewandowski is penalized after bringing down Alejandro Catena, giving Osasuna a chance to push forward from a set piece.
Marcador: Osasuna 0-0 Barcelona
1' Kick-off!
The match is underway at El Sadar! Osasuna and Barcelona face off in a crucial clash for their respective goals.
Marcador: Osasuna 0-0 Barcelona
Osasuna's Starting XI
Barcelona's Starting XI
Barcelona arrive with a title within reach… but there’s no room for mistakes
The clash between Osasuna and FC Barcelona this Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Estadio El Sadar feels like an early final. Managed by Hansi Flick, Barça arrive with 85 points at the top of LaLiga and a real chance to all but seal the championship.
According to match build-up reports, a win—combined with a Real Madrid slip—would leave the title virtually decided. But the context is trickier than it looks. Tough memories in Pamplona still linger, and there’s no margin for error.
Barcelona are not only facing Osasuna—they are battling the pressure of finishing the job.
Osasuna: a fearless side still dreaming of Europe
On the other side, Osasuna are no pushovers. Sitting tenth with 42 points, the team is still in the hunt for European qualification and has proven to be a difficult opponent, especially at home.
Their main threat is clear: Ante Budimir. His physical presence and finishing ability could cause serious problems for a Barça defense that cannot afford lapses.
Lamine Yamal’s absence reshapes Barcelona’s attack
The biggest blow for Barcelona in this preview is the absence of Lamine Yamal, sidelined through injury. His creativity and ability to break defensive lines will be sorely missed.
Still, Flick has weapons at his disposal. The attack is expected to rely on Robert Lewandowski, alongside Dani Olmo and the ever-dangerous Fermín López.
A match that could define the entire season
This is more than just three points—it’s a major turning point in the final stretch of the season. Barcelona come off a win against Getafe and carry strong momentum, but one slip could reopen a title race that seemed under control.
Osasuna, meanwhile, play with freedom. They have little to lose and everything to gain—a dangerous combination, especially at El Sadar.
