Barcelona vs Osasuna Match Preview
Barcelona will move four points above Real Madrid at the top of La Liga if they earn revenge on the 11th placed Osasuna on Saturday.
The 4-2 home victory of Los Rojillos on 28 September ended Barca’s Zeven-Match Winning Run to start manager Hansi Flick’s first campaign.
“We still have not decided, but we have to rotate,” said Flick about his selections for the return to the Interior Action after the 1-0 victory of Barca at Benfica in their Champions League Last-16 First leg on Wednesday.
“We will put the best team on the field. We have good philosophy and think positively, urgently and concentrate on how we want to play. “
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Osasuna manager Vicente Moreno understandably has good memories of beating Barcelona. “Almost someone thought we had a chance, but we played a great game,” he remembered.
“Everyone was at their best and, at those important moments when they usually capitalize, they were not so sharp or were just in line.
“These kinds of teams and players make no distinction – that’s why they are at the top and perform at the level they do. Every three days they go all the way, whether they are confronted with the first place team, the last team or a midtable side.
“They have to win, win and are always ready to play. So we cannot concentrate on anything else; We must give our best and be at our highest level. If one or two players are not at their best, it gives an too much advantage for a team like Barcelona. “
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Barcelona vs Osasuna Team News
Alejandro Balde is a doubt with an ankle injury for Barcelona, while colleague defenders Ronald Arajo and Inigo Martinez are expected to be equipped, just like midfielder Pedri.
Gavi is likely to return from midfield illness, and the 18-year-old Pau Cubarsi could start because the middle behind is suspended for the return bone against Benfica on Tuesday (5.45 pm GMT).
Aimar Oroz scored twice within 14 minutes in the 3-3 draw of Osasuna at home in Valencia last Sunday, but the midfielder is out with a left hamstring injury.
Goalkeeper Aitor Fernandez ran an injury on the right in the training on Thursday. Pablo Valencia, a 23-year-old keeper for the B-side of Osasuna, completed the training with the first team on Tuesday.
Barca vs Osasuna expected line-ups
Barcelona Start XI: Szczesny, Kounde, Cubersi, Eric, Martin, Casado, Gavi, Yamal, Olmo, Ferin, Ferran
Start health XI: Herrera, Areo, Boyomo, Catena, Bretones, Moncayola, Torro, Garcia, Zaragoza, Barja, Budimir
How to watch Barcelona vs Osasuna: live stream, TV channel
The kick -off on Saturday is at 20:00 GMT, with live reporting on LalalatV and Premier Player.
Various subscription packages are available. Via streaming and apps, Prime Minister Player costs £ 15.99 per month, £ 10.99 per month annually, £ 120 per year in advance or £ 7.99 per month only for LALLAGATV.
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