Sun Sep 29 03:59:01 UTC 2024: ## Osasuna Stuns Barcelona in a Dominant 4-2 Victory
**Pamplona, Spain:** A rotated Barcelona side was comprehensively outplayed by Osasuna on Saturday night, suffering a shock 4-2 defeat at El Sadar.
The hosts were rampant from the start, taking the lead within 18 minutes when Ante Budimir headed home powerfully. Bryan Zaragoza doubled the advantage just before the half-hour mark, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to slot the ball past the helpless Sergio Herrera.
Barcelona, despite fielding the same XI in the second half, struggled to mount a comeback. While Pau Victor pulled one goal back, it was ultimately a moment of individual brilliance rather than a sign of tactical shift.
Hansi Flick’s substitutions, including the introduction of Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, failed to spark a turnaround. Instead, Osasuna continued their dominance, adding a third from the penalty spot after a foul by Sergi Dominguez.
The nail in the coffin came with five minutes remaining when Abel Bretones unleashed a powerful long-range shot that flew into the back of the net.
A late consolation goal from Yamal proved to be nothing more than a mere footnote in a resounding Osasuna victory.
This humiliating loss for Barcelona will undoubtedly raise questions about Hansi Flick’s tactics and the effectiveness of his squad rotation.
First Piper 