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Lewandowski and Torres Strike Late as Barcelona Edge Osasuna 2-1 to Move 14 Points Clear

With four games remaining, Hansi Flick's side can clinch La Liga title on Sunday if Real Madrid fail to beat Espanyol.

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Lewandowski and Torres Strike Late as Barcelona Edge Osasuna 2-1 to Move 14 Points Clear
With four games remaining, Hansi Flick's side can clinch La Liga title on Sunday if Real Madrid fail to beat Espanyol.Credit · Sports Illustrated

Key facts

  • Robert Lewandowski scored the opener in the 81st minute.
  • Ferran Torres added a second goal five minutes later.
  • Raúl García headed a consolation for Osasuna in the 89th minute.
  • Barcelona now leads Real Madrid by 14 points with four matches left.
  • Real Madrid must defeat Espanyol on Sunday to delay Barcelona's title celebration.
  • Barcelona goalkeeper Joan García made two key saves in the first half.
  • Osasuna striker Ante Budimir hit the post before halftime.
  • This was only Osasuna's third home defeat in La Liga this season.

Late Flurry Seals Victory in Pamplona

Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres scored in the final ten minutes to give Barcelona a 2-1 victory over Osasuna at El Sadar on Saturday, moving the Catalans 14 points clear of Real Madrid with four games remaining. The win puts Hansi Flick's side on the brink of a second consecutive La Liga title. Substitute Marcus Rashford provided the cross for Lewandowski's powerful header in the 81st minute, breaking the deadlock. Torres doubled the lead five minutes later, before Raúl García pulled one back for Osasuna in the 89th minute.

Barcelona's Title Hopes Rest on Madrid Result

Barcelona's 14-point lead means they can secure the championship on Sunday if Real Madrid lose or draw against Espanyol. A Madrid victory would prolong the race by at least another week, setting up a decisive Clásico when Barcelona host Real Madrid at Camp Nou. "We did our job and that's what I value about my team. We defended well against a very strong opponent. I'm very happy with the win," Flick said in his post-match press conference. The German coach added that his players were celebrating in the dressing room after the match.

Flick and Torres Reflect on Title Scenarios

Ferran Torres said he would be happy to clinch the title from home on Sunday if Madrid stumble against Espanyol. "The important thing was to win today, and tomorrow doesn't depend on us. We have to wait and see, it's a good situation. If we win the title tomorrow, we'll celebrate it," Flick stated. Barcelona goalkeeper Joan García made two crucial saves in the first half to keep the match scoreless, while Osasuna's Ante Budimir struck the post before halftime. The defeat was only Osasuna's third at home in La Liga this season; they sit tenth in the table.

Atlético Madrid Rest Starters Ahead of Champions League Semifinal

Atlético Madrid, preparing for their Champions League semifinal second leg against Arsenal on Tuesday, rested most of their first-team regulars and still beat Valencia 2-0 with goals from debutants. Julián Álvarez, Alexander Sorloth, and Giuliano Simeone—who all finished with discomfort in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Arsenal—were left out of the squad entirely. Atlético travel to London for the decisive match, with a place in the final at stake.

The bottom line

  • Barcelona's 2-1 win at Osasuna puts them 14 points ahead of Real Madrid with four games left.
  • Lewandowski and Torres scored in the 81st and 86th minutes to secure the victory.
  • Barcelona can win La Liga on Sunday if Real Madrid fail to beat Espanyol.
  • A Madrid win would force the title race to continue, with a Clásico at Camp Nou next week.
  • Atlético Madrid rested key players and beat Valencia 2-0 ahead of their Champions League semifinal against Arsenal.
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