Barcelona welcome Osasuna on Thursday night in La Liga where they will look to take another three points to winning the league.
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7 Wins for Barca in Last 10 H2H Games
Barcelona have triumphed in their last seven games. The latest of these was on their travels where Atlético Madrid were turned over 4-2 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano. The Catalan side enjoyed 66% possession and had six shots on target, while Ferran Torres grabbed two goals, with Robert Lewandowski and Lamine Yamal getting one.
Osasuna lost when they were last in action. In a home game at Estadio El Sadar, they were beaten 2-1 by Getafe. Los Rojillos had four shots on goal and boasted 63% possession, with Ante Budimir finding the net.
It was Osasuna who came out on top when they last played Barca. At Estadio El Sadar, a 4-2 home win was recorded. The past 10 H2H matches have seen Barca triumph seven times, one draw and two Osasuna wins.
Barcelona Preview: On for the treble
Hansi Flick will have to put aside their frustrations with this game kicking off earlier than they would have liked in the calendar because the Blaugrana have serious aspirations for the treble this season as they return to La Liga action sitting at the top-of-the-table with a game-in-hand.
This is indeed their game-in-hand and is therefore absolutely crucial in the Spanish title race. The Catalans have been relentless and exciting throughout the season, albeit for a mid-season blip, scoring 132 goals in 43 matches across all competitions.
The Pamplona-based outfit begin this match sitting in the bottom-half of the table but a victory could take them to within three points and the top eight and probable European spots. Their 27 games in La Liga have consisted of 72 goals this season.
Barcelona Team News: Some issues
Both Pau Cubarsi and Frenkie de Jong sustained knocks over the international break so will be doubts for this one, whilst Marc Casado is now out for the season. Both Ronald Araujo and Raphinha will attempt to race back from South American qualifiers, which end on Tuesday.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Szczesny; Gerard Martin, Kounde, Eric Garcia, Alex Balde; Gavi, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres; Lewandowski
Unavailable: Ter Stegen (Injured), Christensen (Injured), Inigo Martinez (Injured), Marc Casado (Injured), Marc Bernal (Injured)
Questionable: Pau Cubarsi (Injured), Ronald Araujo (International duty), De Jong (Injured), Raphinha (International duty)
Osasuna Team News: Boyomo faces race
Much like the aforementioned Ronald Araujo and Raphinha, Osasuna’s Cameroonian international centre-back Enzo Boyomo faces a race to get back in time, whilst Spain international Bryan Zaragoza is an injury doubt. Lucas Torro is missing through suspension.
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Sergio Herrera; Jesus Areso, Unai Garcia, Alejandro Catena, Juan Cruz; Jon Moncayola, Iker Munoz, Pablo Ibanez; Raul Garcia, Budimir, Ruben Garcia
Unavailable: Lucas Torro (Suspended)
Questionable: Boyomo (International duty), Bryan Zaragoza (Injured)
