US EditionRaphinha Extends Barca's Liga Lead, Atletico Bounce Back
Raphinha’s two goals secured Barcelona their seventh consecutive league win and extended their LaLiga lead to seven points, with the team maintaining strong home form at Camp Nou.
- On Saturday, Barcelona's Raphinha scored twice at 70 and 86 minutes to secure a 2-0 win over Osasuna, sending LaLiga leaders seven points clear.
- Barcelona dominated possession with 80 per cent but faced a disciplined five-man Osasuna defence until Pedri, Barcelona midfielder, cut through and set up Raphinha's 70th-minute strike.
- Moments later, Raphinha, who started out of position in central midfield, scored his second after Alejandro Catena deflected Jules Kounde's cross, while Barcelona had an earlier goal disallowed by VAR.
- The win was Barcelona's seventh-straight top flight victory, marking their fifth at the partially reopened Camp Nou and first clean sheet in six matches.
- Second-Place Real Madrid visit Alaves on Sunday aiming to cut the gap to four points, Atletico Madrid trail Barcelona by nine points despite recent wins, and Villarreal's match at Levante may be postponed due to storms.
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