Raphinha scored twice as Barca extend their lead over Real Madrid to 7 points in La Liga

Barcelona defeated Osasuna 2-0 at Camp Nou, with Raphinha’s brilliance enabling the Catalan team to increase their lead over Real Madrid to 7 points in the La Liga competition.

Barca continue to demonstrate dominance in La Liga when facing Osasuna, controlling possession from the start. Despite creating numerous chances, the home side had to wait until the 70th minute to break the deadlock through Raphinha’s goal. The Brazilian received a pass from Pedri and executed a beautiful angled shot to put Barcelona ahead 1-0.

But Raphinha didn’t stop there, shining again in the 86th minute. From a pass by Jules Kounde, an Osasuna defender failed to clear properly, giving Raphinha an easy finish into an empty net, completing his brace and securing a 2-0 win for Barcelona.

This victory solidifies Barcelona’s position at the top with 43 points, extending their lead to 7 points over Real Madrid, who will face Alaves on December 15. This is a significant gap, putting considerable pressure on Real Madrid for the remainder of the season.

The win not only helps Barcelona maintain first place but also brings impressive records. The Catalan team has scored in 37 consecutive La Liga matches, matching their longest scoring streak in the past decade. Notably, Barcelona is also on a 7-game winning streak in La Liga, with commanding victories in each match.

Thanks to consistent performances from stars like Raphinha, Ferran Torres, and Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona is showing superior strength in this La Liga season. With confidence and current form, Hansi Flick’s team is fully capable of holding their top spot and continuing to fiercely challenge Real Madrid for the rest of the season.

With Barcelona holding a strong advantage, Real Madrid will need to give their all to close this gap. The match against Alaves on December 15 will be an opportunity for coach Alonso’s side to reduce the deficit, but failure to win would increase the pressure from Barcelona.

Barcelona’s upcoming fixtures will continue to offer chances to extend their lead, and with Raphinha in good form, the Catalan club can maintain this impressive winning streak.