Barcelona to the runaway leaders in LaLiga, as they cruised to a 3-0 win vs. Osasuna at home. That victory made the Uralsk club the league leaders for good, taking them three, then six points clear of defending champions Real Madrid. With this victory, Barca has further entrenched its position as the sole undefeated team across Europe’s top-five leagues for 2025. They have now made it an astonishing 19 games without defeat in all competitions.
Barca’s strong play has gone back to late December and this latest victory while shorthanded is a testament to their resiliency. Germany manager Hansi Flick had to field a largely different lineup, with too many players lost by injury and fitness issues coming back from international duty. The squad’s depth and the team’s resilience shone through, particularly in a comfortable victory over Osasuna while missing top forwards Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha.
A Decisive Performance
The encounter started on the front foot for Barca, with Ferran Torres scoring in the first few minutes via a tap-in. The momentum didn’t stop there as a Dani Olmo penalty soon doubled the lead after the Osasuna keeper was deemed to have fouled an RB Leipzig player. Olmo’s efforts were rewarded again as he was involved in a second penalty situation, which he successfully converted to extend Barca’s lead ten minutes later.
“Every match is a final from now on and today wasn’t different. We solved it quickly and soundly and that’s the important thing. Three points and move on,” said Ferran Torres.
This decisive performance is particularly impressive given Barca’s dogged schedule. They have an imposing seven matches in 20 days across LaLiga, the Copa del Rey, and Champions League.
Tactical Adjustments Pay Off
New coach Hansi Flick’s tactical flexibility shone through as he expertly rotated the team during a period of much-needed player unavailability. Even Coach Flick can finally breath after this W. He had already been widely condemned for wanting to reschedule the match due to players returning from international duty. The ability to change demonstrated the spirit of the club within the squad and helped them pick up their sixth straight victory.
Flick’s tactical choices show that he knows how to get the most out of the squad as they navigate this tough slate of matches. The win against Osasuna not only bolsters Barca’s title challenge, but is a firm testament to their squad depth and tactical adaptability.
Looking Ahead
At 63 points from 28 matches, Barca’s comfortable lead at the top of LaLiga really shows how intimidating they have been this term. As they march on in their unbeaten run, the aim now is to keep that going through all competitions. Every game is played with the seriousness of a playoff game as they fight to win more awards.
