Barcelona held on for a 2-1 victory at Osasuna despite a late fightback, with Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres securing the win in the final stages.
Barcelona traveled to Estadio El Sadar on May 2, 2026, looking to extend their dominant season. The league leaders sat top of the table with 85 points from 33 games, riding a five-match winning streak. Osasuna, meanwhile, occupied 10th place with 42 points and faced a Barcelona side that had won 28 of their 33 matches.
The first half unfolded as a battle of possession and control. Barcelona dominated the ball with 70 percent possession, stringing together 652 passes with 90 percent accuracy. Osasuna defended deep and looked for opportunities on the counter-attack.
Gavi received a yellow card in the 24th minute as Barcelona pressed forward. The visitors created chances but could not find the breakthrough before halftime. Osasuna's defense held firm, limiting Barcelona to just four shots on target in the opening 45 minutes.
Barcelona's expected goals figure of 1.2 suggested they should have scored already. Osasuna generated 0.89 expected goals despite their defensive approach. The match remained goalless at the interval, setting up a tense second half.
The decisive moment arrived in the 81st minute when Robert Lewandowski broke the deadlock. The striker fired past the Osasuna goalkeeper to put Barcelona ahead. Just five minutes later, Ferran Torres doubled the lead in the 86th minute with a clinical finish.
Torres had entered the match off the bench and made an immediate impact. His movement and positioning proved crucial as Barcelona shifted into attacking mode. The two-goal cushion appeared to have settled the contest.
Osasuna pulled one back in the 88th minute through Raúl García de Haro. The substitute striker found the net to give the home side hope. However, Barcelona's lead held despite the late pressure from the hosts.
Barcelona's statistics highlighted their control throughout. They registered 13 total shots with four on target. Osasuna managed nine shots with four on target, showing they created chances despite limited possession.
Fermín López earned praise for his performance alongside Lewandowski and Torres. The midfielder provided an assist and completed three key passes. Pau Cubarsí anchored Barcelona's defense with three tackles across 97 minutes.
The victory maintains Barcelona's position at the top of La Liga. With 88 points from 34 games, they extend their lead in the title race. Osasuna remains in 10th place but showed they can trouble even the best teams.
