"Hansi Flick's side can return to the top of the table with a victory at Camp Nou after Real Madrid were beaten 2-1 at Osasuna on Saturday night. Ante Budimir gave Osasuna the lead from the penalty spot in the first half but Real Madrid pulled level on 73 minutes when Vinicius Jr equalised. However, Osasuna snatched all three points late on when Raul Garcia fired home the winner to do Barcelona a massive favor."
"Barcelona lost the lead last weekend when Madrid beat Real Sociedad but the Catalans lost to Girona. Yet fast forward a few days and top spot is up for grabs once again. Flick's side head into the game on the back of damaging defeats to Atletico and Girona but having had a couple of days rest and the chance to reset."
Real Madrid lost 2-1 at Osasuna, creating an opportunity for Barcelona to reclaim first place with a win over Levante at Camp Nou. Ante Budimir converted a first-half penalty to give Osasuna the lead, and Vinicius Jr levelled on 73 minutes before Raul Garcia scored late to secure all three points. Barcelona had surrendered the top spot after losing to Girona while Madrid beat Real Sociedad, but the league lead is now contestable again. Hansi Flick's team arrive following defeats to Atletico and Girona but with a few days' rest to reset ahead of the match.
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