Barcelona closes in on retaining Spanish league crown with victory over Osasuna

On May 2, 2026, Barcelona's #07 Ferran Torres scored his team's second goal during the Spanish league football match between CA Osasuna and FC Barcelona at El Sadar Stadium in Pamplona, as captured by photographer ANDER GILLENEA.

n

Goals from Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres propelled Barcelona to a 2-1 victory over Osasuna, bringing them to the cusp of the La Liga title and extending their lead over second-placed Real Madrid to 14 points.

n

Lewandowski broke the deadlock with a header in the 81st minute, and Torres sealed the win with a second goal four minutes later, although Osasuna's Raul Garcia narrowed the deficit with a late strike.

n

Barcelona's win sets them up to potentially clinch their 29th league title, which would be their second consecutive championship, and they will be crowned champions if Real Madrid drops points against Espanyol on Sunday.

n

If Real Madrid emerges victorious, Barcelona's next chance to secure the title will be in the Clasico against their arch-rivals on May 10, a prospect that Ferran Torres acknowledged when speaking to DAZN.

n

Torres stated that the pressure is now on Madrid, and a failure to win would effectively hand Barcelona the championship, while also praising the value of the three points earned at Osasuna, one of the toughest grounds in the league.

n

Barca coach Hansi Flick described the victory as "huge" and expressed his happiness for the team, the club, and the fans, while also noting the significant improvement in his team's performance in the second half.

n

Flick had emphasized the importance of focusing on the Osasuna match rather than the upcoming Clasico, but Barcelona's first-half display was lackluster, with the team struggling to break down Osasuna's defense despite dominating possession.

n

The absence of injured player Lamine Yamal was deeply felt, and although Roony Bardghji, who replaced him, drew a save from Osasuna's Sergio Herrera, the team's attacking efforts were largely stifled in the first half.

n

Osasuna created the best scoring opportunity in the first half, with Ante Budimir showcasing his strength to hold off two defenders before hitting the post, a chance that highlighted the team's attacking potential.

n

In the second half, Barcelona raised their tempo, and Dani Olmo had a chance to score but bundled the ball over from close range, prompting Flick to make a triple substitution, including the introduction of winger Marcus Rashford.

n

Rashford's injection of speed proved crucial, as he provided the perfect cross for Lewandowski's opening goal, and later, Torres doubled the lead with a clinical finish, although Osasuna's Garcia narrowed the deficit with a late header.

n

Barcelona withstood eight minutes of stoppage time to secure their 10th consecutive league win, and now they must wait to see if Real Madrid drops points against Espanyol on Sunday, which would hand them the title.

n

Flick expressed satisfaction with his team's performance, stating that they had done their job and would now have to wait and see how events unfold, with the team's fate no longer in their hands.