"Following a hard-fought win over Frankfurt in the Champions League in midweek, Barcelona are ready for their next challenge as they play a La Liga match against Osasuna (and their lawyers) at the Greatest Stadium on Earth on Saturday evening. Barça come into this one looking to open up a temporary seven-point lead at the top of the La Liga table with a win at home before Real Madrid and Villarreal face tricky away matches on Sunday."
"Saturday's challenge is against an Osasuna team who had won just one game in La Liga since October before a crucial victory over Levante last Monday, which provided some temporary relief in what looks like a battle against relegation this season for a team that has always finished around mid-table and/or challenged for European spots over the last half-decade. Osasuna's struggles are a bit of a surprise given most of the squad from last season is still around,"
Barcelona sit top of La Liga and can open a temporary seven-point lead with a home win, carrying momentum from a midweek Champions League victory. The Blaugrana have won six successive league matches and seek to exploit rivals' stumbles to finish the year strongly. Osasuna arrive having earned a vital win over Levante after a long winless run in the league, offering short-term relief in a season that resembles a relegation battle. Key absences include Barcelona's Ronald Araujo, Gavi and Dani Olmo, while Osasuna miss Iker Benito and doubt Aitor Fernández. Match referee is Adrián Cordero Vega with VAR by Carlos Del Cerro Grande; kickoff and broadcast details are provided for multiple regions.
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