The Barcelona VS Osasuna game will take place on Tuesday in the La Liga. The tournament has started to take the shape of a dead rubber as Barcelona is in a very strong position to seal the league. They are 1st positioned on the table with a total of 79 points to their name which is 11 points clear of the second-placed Real Madrid. This game as well is expected to see FC Barcelona bag another victory. Here is an in-depth look at how both teams are shaping up before the game:
Barcelona Preview Before the La Liga Match:
Barcelona took a beating at the hands of Rayo Vallecano but post that, they managed to recover and win against Real Betis. Their game against Betis saw complete domination from the Catalans. They ensured that they dominated in all aspects of the game, interceptions, possession, etc. Jordi Alba could have been a first starter, but he hasn’t started many games this season.
The same is the case with Marcos Alonso. Barcelona is expected to go with their evergreen 4-3-3 formation. They will try to incorporate their attacking play from the kick-off itself. Xavi will bring on Dembele in the second half.
Barcelona Last 5 Games:
- 11th April 2023, La Liga 2023, Barca 0 – 0 Girona
- 16th April 2023, La Liga 2023, Getafe 0 – 0 Barca
- 23rd April 2023, La Liga 2023, Barca 1 – 0 Atletico Madrid
- 27th April 2023, La Liga 2023, Rayo Vallecano 2 – 1 Barcelona
- 30th April 2023, La Liga 2023, Barcelona 4 – 0 Real Betis
Barcelona Expected Line-Up:
- Goalkeeper: Marc Andre Ter Stegen
- Defenders: Jules Kounde, Araujo, Andreas Christensen, Balde
- Midfielders/Playmakers: Pedri, Sergio Busquets, Frenkie de Jong
- Forwards: Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski, Gavi
Osasuna Preview Before the La Liga Match:
Osasuna are placed 8th in the La Liga table. They are far away from relegation, but they might have set their eyes on qualification for the UEL. With a few consecutive wins, they can also qualify for the European Confederation qualifiers. Darko Brasnac is a long-term absentee and David Garcia is also out due to a muscle injury. Kike Garcia and Amar Oroz will have key roles to play if Osasuna wants to win against Barca. They will have to devise a good strategy. An all-out attack will not help them, they can instead go for the “holding game” and rely on counterattacks.
Osasuna Last 5 Games Before the Barcelona Match:
- 25th March 2023, La Liga 2023, Albacete, 0 – 0, Osasuna
- 02nd April 2023, La Liga 2023, Osasuna, 3 – 4, Juan Grande
- 15th April 2023, La Liga 2023, Córdoba, 0 – 3, Osasuna
- 23rd April 2023, La Liga 2023, Osasuna, 0 – 0, Rayo Vallecano
- 30th April 2023, La Liga 2023, Logroño, 0 – 3, Osasuna
Osasuna Expected Line-Up:
- Goalkeeper: Herrera
- Defenders: Vidal, Aridane, Cruz, M Sanchez
- Midfielders: Moncayola, Munoz
- Attackers: Barja, Oroz, M Gomez
- Strikers: Kike
Predictions for Barcelona VS Osasuna:
Barcelona is expected to win the game 2-0. The game is to be played at Camp Nou and this is Barcelona’s home. The atmosphere in this stadium is electric. The fans show up in huge numbers and put pressure on the opposition. The top scorer for Barcelona will be Raphinha. He is expected to score both goals. He is in great form and taking advantage of that, he can do wonders for FCB.
Venue, Timings, and Broadcasting:
The venue is Camp Nou in Barcelona, and the game will begin at 11:00 PM IST. The official broadcaster for this tournament in India is Sony TV Network. The game can be live-streamed on the Sony Liv App.
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