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Barcelona is aiming for a third consecutive victory in La Liga as they prepare to face Osasuna on Sunday evening in their final match before the September international break.
The Catalan team has garnered seven points from their initial three fixtures this season, positioning them in fourth place on the table. Osasuna, on the other hand, occupies the seventh spot with six points from their opening three games.
Osasuna's recent outing in the Europa Conference League was a huge letdown, as they drew 2-2 against Club Brugge in the second leg of their playoff, ultimately suffering a 4-3 defeat. This means they won't progress to the group stage of the competition.
Jagoba Arrasate's squad needs to rebound swiftly from this setback. So far in the La Liga campaign, they've shown promise, securing six points from three matches and currently ranking seventh.
Their domestic season began with a 2-0 win over Celta Vigo, but they faced a 2-0 home defeat against Athletic Bilbao on August 24. However, they bounced back in the league last weekend, clinching a 2-1 victory over Valencia with Nacho Vidal scoring in the 95th minute.
Osasuna has faced difficulties against Barcelona in recent league encounters, losing their last three matches, including a 2-1 defeat in their last meeting last season. Moreover, they haven't beaten Barcelona at home since February 2012.
Barcelona, on the other hand, commenced their season with a lackluster goalless draw against Getafe. However, they rebounded by defeating both Cadiz and Villarreal, accumulating seven points in the standings.
Xavi's team engaged in an exhilarating seven-goal contest against Villarreal last Sunday. They took an early 2-0 lead with goals from Gavi and Frenkie de Jong but later conceded three goals, trailing behind at halftime. Ferran Torres leveled the score at 3-3 in the 68th minute, and Robert Lewandowski netted the winner in the 71st minute. This crucial win keeps Barcelona within reach of league leaders Real Madrid early in the season.
Barcelona dominated La Liga last season, finishing 10 points ahead of second-placed Real Madrid. However, replicating such a comfortable lead this season seems unlikely due to the club's financial challenges. Despite these difficulties, Barcelona secured loan deals for Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix on Friday, bolstering a squad in need of reinforcements.
Xavi's team has accumulated seven points from their first three matches, but they haven't looked as potent in their attacks as usual. Robert Lewandowski has hinted his dissatisfaction with playing with fewer forwards.
Barcelona is set to face Osasuna, a team that failed to reach the group stages of the Europa Conference League, exiting the qualifiers at the play-off stage after finishing seventh last season.
Osasuna's only confirmed injury concern is Darko Brasanac, although manager Jagoba Arrasate still has some decisions to make after a win against Valencia and a draw with Club Brugge. There's a possibility that forward Chimy Avila might return to the starting lineup after serving a suspension, while Juan Cruz and Jesus Areso aim to retain their positions.
Barcelona is still finalizing their summer transfer business, but Xavi has a clear plan for the players he intends to use this weekend. Lamine Yamal, who received his first Spain call-up, is expected to start on the left wing on Sunday. Although Pedri could make a return, Barcelona may choose not to rush the young midfielder back from his quadriceps injury.
Barcelona aims to maintain their undefeated start to the season as they head to Osasuna for a La Liga fixture on Sunday. The Catalan team is gradually finding their form and should possess superior quality compared to Osasuna, who haven't been convincing at home.
Osasuna has had a solid start to the season, winning two of their first three La Liga matches. They are showing shades of last season when they won four of their first five matches and secured a European place.
Osasuna enters Sunday's clash on the back of a 2-1 victory over Valencia in their previous La Liga fixture. However, their European campaign came to an end with a 4-3 aggregate defeat to Belgian side Club Brugge in the Conference League on Thursday.
Despite recent praise, Osasuna's home record this season has been questionable. They've lost both of their home matches, falling 2-0 to Athletic Bilbao in their previous La Liga fixture and suffering a 2-1 defeat to Club Brugge.
Barcelona's title defense seems to be on track as they remain undefeated after three matches. After starting with a goalless draw at home against Getafe, they've won their last two matches.
In their most recent outing, Barcelona had to come from behind to secure a 4-3 victory against Villarreal. Despite early goals from Gavi and Frenkie de Jong, they needed late goals from Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski to seal the win.
Manager Xavi can take satisfaction in Barcelona's resilience to come from behind and secure a win in a challenging environment. However, their defensive performance might be a cause for concern, as they conceded three goals and were frequently vulnerable.
