After a disappointing 2-4 defeat against Osasuna Pampeluna on September 28, 2024, Barcelona’s coach Hansi Flick must have realized that experimenting with the team’s lineup is not an option, especially when the stakes are high. The Catalan giants, who are currently leading the La Liga table, cannot afford to drop points, especially against a strong opponent like Osasuna.
In the previous match, Flick decided to give some of his key players, including Raphinha, Lamine Yamal, Marc Casado, and Alejandro Balde, a break, and instead, fielded a relatively inexperienced lineup. The result was a humiliating defeat, with Osasuna scoring four goals, a feat only achieved by Atletico Madrid and Benfica Lisbon in the past.
This time around, Flick is expected to field a strong lineup, with no room for experiments. The team’s top players, including Robert Lewandowski, Pedri, and Pau Cubarsi, are likely to start the match, and Flick will be hoping that they can exact revenge on Osasuna.
Barcelona’s recent 1-0 win over Benfica Lisbon in the Champions League has given the team a much-needed boost, and Flick will be hoping to carry that momentum into the match against Osasuna. Wojciech Szczęsny, who was instrumental in the win over Benfica, will be looking to continue his good form and prevent Osasuna from scoring.
The match between FC Barcelona and Osasuna Pampeluna is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 8, at 21:00 at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. Fans can catch the action live on Canal+ Sport, Canal+ Online, and Player, while those who prefer to follow the match online can do so through Sport.pl’s live text commentary.
Key Statistics:
* Barcelona has not lost a single match in any competition this year.
* Osasuna has scored four goals against Barcelona only once before, in their previous encounter on September 28, 2024.
* Wojciech Szczęsny has kept three clean sheets in his last five matches for Barcelona.
What to Expect:
* A strong Barcelona lineup, with no room for experiments.
* Osasuna will be looking to capitalize on their previous win against Barcelona.
* Wojciech Szczęsny will be key to Barcelona’s defense.
* The match is expected to be a high-intensity encounter, with both teams looking to secure three points.
Don’t miss out on the action! Tune in to the match on Saturday, March 8, and follow Sport.pl’s live text commentary for all the latest updates.