Barcelona v Osasuna: LaLiga leaders have goal disallowed in fruitless first-half at Camp Nou
The LaLiga toppers are looking to extend their lead at the summit
Barcelona had a goal ruled out for offside as the Catalan giants endured a frustrating half against a stubborn Osasuna side at the Camp Nou.
With Real Madrid playing on Sunday, the LaLiga leaders are looking to move seven points clear at the summit of the table – for 24 hours at least – but were held to a goalless first 45 minutes by their relegation-battling opponents.
Ferran Torres thought he had given his side the lead mid-way through the half when he headed impressively into the top corner following Marcus Rashford’s chipped delivery into the box.
But the effort was chalked off due to an offside from the short corner in the build-up.
From there, Barca boss Hansi Flick cut an agitated figure on the touchline. For all their dominance with the ball, Blaugrana struggled to break down the defensively-dogged visitors.
Eric Garcia blasted off-target before Torres saw his acrobatic effort fly narrowly wide after some dazzling footwork from Lamine Yamal, with Flick’s frustration showing little sign of easing.
At the other end, Osasuna had a few chances of their own, the best coming from Ante Budimir, who shot straight at Joan Garcia at close range after swivelling in the area.
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BARCELONA TEAM NEWS
Barcelona are still without attacking midfielders Gavi and Dani Olmo through injury while defender Ronald Aruajo is unavailable for selection, too.
Flick made two changes to the team that beat Eintracht Frankfurt in midweek. Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres were brought back into the starting XI with Fermin Lopez and Robert Lewandowski dropping to the bench.
Barcelona: Joan Garcia; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martin, Balde; Eric Garcia, Pedri, Yamal, Raphinha, Rashford; Torres
OSASUNA TEAM NEWS
Osasuna are without Iker Benito with a knee injury but have no further concerns.
Osasuna: Herrera; Boyomo, Catena, Herrando, Arguibide; Moncayola, Torro, Aimar, Bretones; Victor, Budimir
How to watch Barca v Osasuna: TV channel, live online stream
Kick-off on Saturday is at 17:30 BST (12:30 ET / 09:30 PT), with live coverage in the UK on LaLiga TV and streaming available on a vast range of devices via the Premier Sports app.
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Barcelona v Osasuna stats
- Barcelona have won their last five home LaLiga games against Osasuna without conceding a single goal; they have never recorded six consecutive home league wins against them without conceding in the top-flight.
- Along with Rayo Vallecano, Barcelona are the only team not to have conceded a single headed goal in LaLiga in 2025/26; the last such goal they shipped in the competition was scored by Real Betis’ Natan in April 2025.
- Osasuna have scored 71% of their goals in the first half of their LaLiga games in 2025/26 (10/14), which is the highest percentage of any team in the competition in that period.