Barcelona take on the visitors Osasuna in the postponed round 27 match of Spanish LaLiga. The match will be played on Thursday, March 27th at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (Barcelona).
Barcelona finished last season without a trophy, and despite his legendary status, Xavi was not forgiven for that failure—especially given the high expectations following his previous title-winning campaign. His replacement, Hansi Flick, understands the urgency of delivering results. There have been setbacks, including a prolonged slump that stretched from the end of last year. However, the current outlook remains optimistic for "more than a club." The Supercopa de España is already secured, and in the Champions League quarterfinals, they face a relatively favorable draw against Borussia Dortmund. Yes, their Copa del Rey semifinal first leg at home ended in a chaotic 4-4 draw against Atlético Madrid. But everything is still to be decided in the return leg. Moreover, Barcelona just defeated Atlético in La Liga in a hard-fought comeback win, distancing themselves from the Rojiblancos and keeping pressure on Real Madrid. Now, if they win their postponed league match, they could reclaim a lead over their arch-rivals in the title race.
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Osasuna can surprise occasionally but have lacked consistency. The Pamplona-based club was recently one of La Liga’s well-structured "managerial projects." Under Jagoba Arrasate, they completed a remarkable journey from the Segunda División to a seventh-place finish in La Liga and even reached the Copa del Rey final. However, following that 2023 peak, the team struggled last season—failing to even qualify for the UEFA Conference League group stage and slipping into the lower half of the league table. As a result, the decision to part ways with Arrasate last summer seemed inevitable. The change initially injected some energy into the squad, but it didn't last long. While they have produced occasional upsets—including wins over Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey, Real Sociedad in La Liga, and even a draw against Real Madrid—they largely appear to be drifting toward the end of the season without much motivation. Their defensive struggles remain a major issue, particularly against top-tier opponents.
In September, Osasuna stunned the favorites with a 4-2 victory. However, before that, Barcelona had won six consecutive meetings. It’s hard to imagine Flick’s side slipping up against this opponent twice in one season, especially given Osasuna’s decline. Back the hosts to win with a -1.5 goal handicap.
Prediction for the match: Barcelona to win with -1.5 handicap.
