Barcelona defeated Osasuna 2-1, moving closer to another La Liga title. The match showcased key performances from Lewandowski and Lopez.
Barcelona’s 2-1 victory against Osasuna on May 2, 2026, at El Sadar brings them closer to securing the La Liga title for the second consecutive season. With this win, they maintain an impressive position at the top of the table.
Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring for Barcelona, followed closely by a goal from Fermin Lopez. Osasuna managed to pull one back through Raul Garcia, but it wasn’t enough to change the outcome.
Before this match, Barcelona sat 11 points clear at the top of the La Liga table, having won their last nine league matches. Osasuna, on the other hand, was pushing for European qualification and was sitting in ninth place.
This match had historical significance as well. Earlier in the season, Osasuna had upset Barcelona with a 4-2 victory at Camp Nou. Observers noted that while Barcelona enjoyed more possession and territory, Osasuna defended resolutely throughout the first half.
Key statistics:
- Barcelona has now won 28 out of 40 encounters with Osasuna since 2003.
- Osasuna has claimed victory in just five of those matches.
- The current win places Barcelona on the brink of claiming another La Liga title.
The victory against Osasuna is pivotal—this is more than just three points; it’s a major turning point in the final stretch of the season. If Real Madrid fails to win their next match against Espanyol, Barcelona could be crowned champions in their upcoming game.
