Vitor Roque scored the decisive first goal for Barcelona, securing a 1-0 victory over 10-man Osasuna at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys. The win propels Barcelona to the third position in La Liga, while Osasuna fails to score for the fourth consecutive away head-to-head match.
Challenging Start for Barca
Barcelona aimed to bounce back from the shock 5-3 defeat against Villarreal but faced an early setback as Ferran Torres was forced off injured within the first 10 minutes. Despite early challenges, Robert Lewandowski missed opportunities to put the hosts ahead.
Key Moments in the Match
Osasuna effectively contained Barcelona in the first half, with crucial challenges and missed opportunities on both sides. Xavi’s controversial decision to substitute Fermin Lopez for Vitor Roque paid off, as the Brazilian headed in the winning goal from Joao Cancelo’s precise cross. Osasuna’s difficulties increased with Unai Garcia’s red card for a second bookable offense.
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