Barcelona secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Osasuna on December 13, 2025, at the Camp Nou, extending their lead at the top of LaLiga. Skipper Raphinha's goals in the 70th and 86th minutes were the difference, despite Barcelona's dominance in possession for much of the game. The match saw Barcelona edge closer to Real Madrid, who are now seven points behind after a recent 3-0 defeat at Chelsea in the Champions League.
Barcelona started brightly with Ferran Torres and Marcus Rashford leading the attack, but they struggled to break through Osasuna's defense. Ante Budimir almost caught the keeper off guard in the 20th minute, but the keeper was equal to the task. Eric Garcia sent a vicious shot just wide, and the team thought they had taken the lead in spectacular style, only to have it ruled out due to an offside call.
The hosts laid siege to the visitors' goal, but they held stubbornly firm. Keeper Sergio Herrera made two fine saves from Lamine Yamal either side of half-time, frustrating Barcelona's players. After the restart, Herrera continued his impressive performance, turning away a Rashford free kick in the 49th minute. Osasuna almost took the lead within seconds, but their chance was squandered.
As the game progressed, Barcelona turned the screw, and they finally made the breakthrough with 20 minutes remaining. Raphinha accepted Pedri's pass and drilled a shot into the bottom corner. Despite Yamal's efforts, he couldn't find a way past Herrera again, and the keeper was beaten for a second time when Raphinha tapped home at the far post four minutes from time after a cross by Jules Kounde.
This victory marked Barcelona's fifth on the trot in all competitions, further extending their lead over Real Madrid in the LaLiga table.
