Barcelona lost embarrassingly in an away visit to Osasuna headquarters. Hansi Flick’s troops surrendered with a score of 2-4, the hosts were more efficient in finishing the chances.

Sunday, September 29, 2024, Barcelona visited El Sadar in the 8th week of La Liga 2024/2025. Barca is clearly more favored, considering that they continue to string together wins in the league this season.

Unfortunately, the match did not go smoothly for Blaugrana. Barca may have had the upper hand in possession and passing, but Osasuna were more efficient in attack.

This time, Osasuna’s goals were scored by Ante Budimir (18′, 72′), Bryan Zaragoza (28′), and Abel Bretones (85′). Meanwhile, Barcelona replied through Pau Victor (53′) and Lamine Yamal (89′).

This result is Barcelona’s first defeat in the league and Hansi Flick’s first defeat in the league. Barcelona is still at the top of the standings.

First Half

The match started and Barcelona immediately tried to take control. On the other hand, Osasuna looked effective in building counter-attacks. 10 minutes passed quickly.

In the 18th minute, Osasuna scored a surprise goal. A cross from Zaragoza was met by a powerful header from Budimir that left Pena speechless. Goal! Osasuna 1-0 Barcelona.

In the 28th minute, Osasuna doubled their lead. This time it was Zaragoza’s turn to score. Ibanez’s through ball split the opponent’s defense, Zaragoza then deceived the goalkeeper and pushed the ball into an empty net. Goal! Osasuna 2-0 Barcelona.

The score remained 2-0 until halftime. Barcelona’s game was clearly not as good as it should have been. Osasuna were more efficient in maximizing their chances.

Second Half

The game resumed and Barcelona immediately responded. In the 53rd minute, Osasuna lost the ball in their own half. Martin then took the ball and passed it to Pau Victor, who finished it off with an accurate kick. Goal! Osasuna 2-1 Barcelona.

In the 72nd minute, Osasuna scored their third goal from the penalty spot. Previously, Domininguez brought down Budimir in the penalty area. Budimir stepped forward as the executioner, shooting accurately into the bottom right corner. Goal! Oasuna 3-1 Barcelona.

85th minute, Osasuna leads even further. Barcelona loses the ball in front of the penalty box. The situation is not so dangerous, but unexpectedly Bretones immediately grabs the ball with a long-range shot. Goal! Osasuna 4-1 Barcelona.

In the 89th minute, Barcelona again reduced the deficit. Torres’ pass was met by Yamal’s long-range curling shot, fooling the goalkeeper. Goal! Osasuna 4-2 Barcelona.

There were no additional goals until the referee blew the long whistle. The final score was 4-2. Barcelona lost.

Osasuna vs Barcelona Statistics

Shots: 12 – 12
Shots on target: 5 – 6
Possession: 25% – 75%
Passes: 215 – 673
Pass accuracy: 65% – 87%
Fouls: 13 – 3
Yellow cards: 2 – 2
Red cards: 0 – 0
Offsides: 9 – 0
Corners: 5 – 8

Lineups

OSASUNA XI: Herrera, Cruz (84′ Herrando), Boyomo, Catena, Areso (84′ Vidal), Oroz, Torro, Ibanez, Zaragoza (77′ Bretones), Garcia (59′ Pena), Budimir (77′ Raul Garcia)

Coach: Vicente Moreno

BARCELONA XI: Sotorres, Martin (70′ Balde), Cubarsi, Dominguez, Kounde, Eric Garcia, Pedri, Torre (59′ Raphinha), Pau Victor (59′ Yamal), Torres, Lewandowski (70′ Casado)

Coach: Hansi Flick