The FC Barcelona team, still reeling from the international break, were not exactly thrilled about facing Osasuna on Thursday, March 27. However, the La Liga authorities remained unmoved by their protests and decided to go ahead with the match, ignoring the players’ fatigue. As it turned out, the Catalan team had a lovely evening, securing a convincing 3-0 victory over their opponents.
A Well-Deserved Win
Despite being without Raphinha, who was still recovering from his journey from Brazil, and Ronald Araujo, who started on the bench, Barcelona’s modified lineup did not affect the outcome of the match. Robert Lewandowski, who came off the bench, made a significant impact, scoring one of the three goals. The other two goals were scored by Ferran Torres and Dani Olmo.
Osasuna, on the other hand, failed to make any significant attempts to threaten Barcelona’s goal. The Catalan team completely neutralized their opponents, preventing them from taking even a single shot on target throughout the 90 minutes of the match.
Wojciech Szczęsny’s Easy Night
Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny had a relatively easy night, only needing to make a few saves. In fact, he was so unoccupied that he even managed to entertain himself by winning the ball from an opponent in the 30th minute, earning praise from the fans and journalists. Had he been given a comfortable armchair in the goal, Szczęsny could have spent the entire 90 minutes lounging and still wouldn’t have made a difference.
After the match, Szczęsny took to social media to comment on the game, saying, „Back to play. +3” and sharing a series of photos from the match, accompanied by flexed bicep and sunglasses emojis.
Looking Ahead
Barcelona’s next match is scheduled for Sunday, March 30, when they will face Girona at home. With their current form, the Catalan team is looking strong, and their fans are eagerly anticipating another victory.
Key Stats:
* Barcelona has now won 5 consecutive matches in La Liga, scoring 15 goals and conceding only 2.
* Wojciech Szczęsny has kept 10 clean sheets in La Liga this season, the most in the league.
* Robert Lewandowski has scored 12 goals in La Liga this season, making him one of the top scorers in the league.
La Liga Standings:
As of March 27, the La Liga standings are as follows:
1. Barcelona – 63 points
2. Atlético Madrid – 54 points
3. Real Madrid – 51 points
With Barcelona’s convincing victory over Osasuna, they have further solidified their position at the top of the La Liga table.
