Barcelona are heading to Pamplona this Saturday for a crucial La Liga clash against Osasuna, as Hansi Flick’s side looks to extend their commanding lead at the top of the table. Currently sitting 11 points clear of second-placed Real Madrid, the Blaugrana are in red-hot form, having won their last nine league matches—including a solid 2-0 victory over Getafe. With clean sheets in their last two domestic outings, the defense is looking sharp, though their only recent hiccups have come in cup competitions, including a Champions League quarterfinal loss to Atletico Madrid.
There’s some good news on the injury front: captain Raphinha and young midfielder Marc Bernal are both back in contention after recovering from hamstring and ankle issues. However, Jules Koundé will miss the match due to suspension, and youngsters Toni Fernandes and Jofre Torrents remain sidelined. Lamine Yamal has been ruled out for the rest of the season, while Andreas Christensen has resumed training but isn’t quite ready to join the squad just yet.
Flick might opt to rest star striker Robert Lewandowski to manage his workload, especially with a busy schedule ahead. Discipline will also be a key factor—Raphinha, Bernal, and Frenkie de Jong are all just one yellow card away from missing the highly anticipated El Clásico. The predicted starting XI could feature J. Garcia in goal, with E. Garcia, Cubarsi, Martin, and Cancelo forming the backline. In midfield, Gavi and Pedri are likely to start, while Bardghji, Olmo, and Fermin could support Torres up front.
The match kicks off at 8pm BST on Saturday, 2nd May, and will be available to watch live on Disney+ in the UK. For Barcelona fans, this is a chance to keep the title dreams alive—and maybe even pick up some fresh gear to show your support while you watch!
