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Hubris or necessity? Hansi Flick's decision to rotate en masse costs Barcelona 100% record.
Barcelona boss Hansi Flick named a heavily rotated side, and it was evident as Osasuna, powered by Bryan Zaragoza, thumped them with a 4-2 result.
The Blaugrana had won all their games this season coming into the tit at El Sadar. Flick, needing to rotate but without the necessary squad depth given the Blaugrana's injury problems, named a second-rate side, and despite the late flurry from their stars who were introduced in the second-half, Osasuna had created enough margin to ensure victory.
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18:27 - 27.09.2024
Jules Koundé: Barcelona fashionista stars in latest campaign for Jacquemus
Koundé has once more gone viral after starring in Jacquemus’ latest campaign.
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17:46 - 27.09.2024
Revealed: Why Barcelona rejected Man Utd’s ₦186 billion bid for Lionel Messi’s heir who flopped at Brighton
The Premier League giants were once desperate for the youngster but Barcelona refused to budge
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Osasuna burst out of the gates with intensity, exploiting Barcelona's highline with swift counter-attacks. Their high-octane start soon paid off when Ante Budimir's rose highest after a well-weighted delivery from Bayern Munich loanee, Zaragoza.
Osasuna's relentless pressure continued, with Inaki Pena's hasty clearance falling to Ruben García, whose attempt deflected off Budimir. Pena was left stranded moments later, as Bryan latched onto a pinpoint through ball and skilfully rounded the goalkeeper to double the lead. Barcelona player protested, citing a foul in the buld up, but VAR upheld the on-field decision— goal.
Barcelona regained composure before halftime, but Robert Lewandowski and Jules Kounde failed to get them on the scoreboard.
After the break, The Pole found space again, only to see his attempt sail narrowly wide. Sergio Herrera then denied the Polish striker, but the goalkeeper's subsequent error gifted Barcelona a lifeline. Gerard Martín intercepted Herrera's errant throw, allowing Pau Víctor to reduce the deficit.
Lamine Yamal and Raphinha's introductions revitalised Barcelona, but Osasuna fought back. Budimir nearly scored again before Ferran Torres was denied by Herrera.
Budimir ultimately restored Osasuna's two-goal cushion, converting a penalty won from Sergi Domínguez. Abel Bretones sealed the victory with a stunning 85th-minute strike, capping an outstanding evening.
Yamal's exquisite goal provided a late consolation, but Osasuna celebrated their fourth consecutive El Sadar win, solidifying their dominance at home.
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