Barcelona’s late victory at El Sadar keeps them on track for the league title despite a lackluster performance, winning 2-1 against Osasuna on May 2, 2026.
Robert Lewandowski broke the deadlock with a goal in the 81st minute, followed quickly by Ferran Torres doubling the lead shortly after. Raúl managed to score for Osasuna, bringing them back into contention, but it wasn’t enough to secure a point.
The match featured eight minutes of stoppage time, but Barcelona struggled to find their rhythm throughout. In fact, their attacking display left much to be desired. Observers noted that Osasuna had better chances in the first half, which could have changed the game’s outcome.
That context matters because Barcelona had won nine straight matches in La Liga prior to this game and needed this victory to maintain momentum in their pursuit of the title. Osasuna, on the other hand, had just come off a comeback win against Sevilla and were looking to build on that success.
Key Statistics:
- Barcelona scored 2 goals while Osasuna managed 1.
- Lewandowski’s goal came in the 81st minute.
- The match included 8 minutes of stoppage time.
- This season, Barcelona’s league games have averaged 3.55 goals per 90 minutes.
Barcelona’s coach has emphasized that winning at El Sadar is never easy—”two great goals were enough to seal the win,” he remarked after the match. Despite their struggles, this victory keeps them firmly in contention for the league title.
Looking ahead, Barcelona can clinch La Liga this weekend if they beat El Sadar again and Real Madrid drops points on Sunday. Meanwhile, Osasuna remains competitive in this fixture, having scored eight goals across their last four meetings against Barcelona at home.
