Raphinha struck twice late in the second half as Barcelona secured a hard-fought 2-0 victory over a resolute Osasuna side on Saturday, extending their lead at the top of the LaLiga standings to seven points.

Barcelona’s win over Osasuna last night was anything but straightforward, especially given how the Catalans were made to suffer until Raphinha scored the opener in the 70th minute.There was,

Defeat for Real Madrid could hand La Liga’s champions a healthy lead atop the standings.

Raphinha's brace sent Barcelona seven points clear at the top of La Liga with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Osasuna. Hansi Flick's team were toothless in front of goal for long periods but the former Leeds United star came up trumps just when his team needed him in the second half.

In a thrilling display of skill and teamwork, Barcelona secured a decisive 2-0 victory against Osasuna, propelled by the outstanding performance of Raphinha. This match not only showcased Barcelona's dominance but also allowed them to extend their lead at the top of La Liga to seven points.

The Blaugrana will be back at the Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday

Raphinha's second-half brace helped the Blaugrana secure a hard-fought 2-0 victory over bottom-sided Osasuna, who remain 16th after the loss at the Spotify Camp Nou Stadium

Hansi Flick’s Barcelona took home a 2-0 win over Osasuna on Saturday night after a long-fought battle that saw them wait deep into the second half for their opener.The manager deployed a strong