Barça had a challenging match ahead against Osasuna, but they managed to pull through with flying colors. They did so by maintaining control at all times, being able to rest their most important players, and securing a 3-0 victory. The key figures were Ferran Torres, who scored the first of the night at Montjuïc, and also the injured Dani Olmo (the only negative note), who scored from a penalty.
This match between Barça and Osasuna, overshadowed by the passing of Dr. Carles Miñarro, is a breath of fresh air in the fight for LaLiga. After 28 matches, with all teams on equal footing, Hansi Flick's team takes the lead alone. They do so with 63 points, three more than their closest pursuer: Real Madrid, who occupy the second spot in the championship.
Meanwhile, they are three points ahead of Real Madrid after defeating Osasuna, and the gap with Atlético increases to seven. The league is looking very favorable for a Barcelona that has a very packed schedule and continues to compete for all titles as they reach April.
Deco Gets Hansi Flick's Message Against Osasuna
It was a very positive match for Barcelona, but there is one player who marked the negative note. We are talking about Ansu Fati, who, despite being included in the squad, was once again left with nothing. Everyone is ahead of him, including Pau Víctor, who got minutes today.
Hansi Flick's confidence in Ansu Fati is nonexistent: he believes he is not ready to have minutes and has not played for a long time. The coach doesn't want him in the squad and has given Deco the green light to find him a new destination in the summer.
The problem is that Ansu Fati has a very high salary and a contract signed until 2027. During the last transfer windows, he has refused to leave, despite receiving offers and Barça making all the arrangements for him. It is not an easy situation for anyone, but even less so for the footballer, who, in addition to his physical problems, lacks continuity.
In any case, this was the only 'negative' aspect in this match between Barça and Osasuna. They won broadly and comfortably, being able to rest players and leaving a good impression.