Barcelona face Osasuna on Saturday in a vital LaLiga match that may prolong their lead atop the standings. The crew coached by Hansi Flick prior to now weeks has bounced again from being 5 factors behind Actual Madrid within the league to constructing a 4 edge on their closest rival, due to a mixture of sturdy play on their half and in addition the damaging type of Xabi Alonso’s crew. The German coach spoke forward of the sport on Friday and stated: “We have now to deal with ourselves. Not on Actual Madrid. These are three essential factors. The standard of coaching now’s a lot better than it was two months in the past. If we prepare at this stage, we’ll enhance.”
That stated, it is exhausting to think about Barcelona’s type does not have some influence on the present disaster at Actual Madrid, the place after a powerful begin, Spain’s different huge big are contemplating firing their supervisor. Though he is set to stay on the sidelines this weekend, Alonso’s place with Actual Madrid may be very a lot a week-to-week proposition as 2025 attracts to an finish. A win from Barcelona is an important a part of retaining the strain on, and guaranteeing that their rivals, even when they need to take all three factors this weekend, stay in an unsure and precarious place.
Here is what you should find out about Saturday’s match.
Find out how to watch Barcelona vs. Osasuna, odds
- Date: Saturday, Dec. 13 | Time: 12 p.m. ET
- Location: Spotify Camp Nou — Barcelona
- Dwell stream: ESPN+
- Odds: Barcelona -485; Draw +613; Osasuna +1013
Doable lineups
Barcelona XI: Joan Garcia; Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Alejandro Balde; Eric Garcia, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Marcus Rashford; Ferran Torres.
Osasuna XI: Sergio Herrera; Valentin Rosier, Alejandro Catena, Flavien Boyomo, Abel Bretones; Lucas Torro, Jon Moncayola; Ruben Garcia, Aimar Oroz, Victor Munoz; Ante Budimir.
Prediction
It should not be a tough one for the crew coached by Flick which have an opportunity to extend their hole with Actual Madrid which might be struggling. Choose: Barcelona 3, Osasuna 0.
