Mon Dec 15 08:30:00 UTC 2025: News Article:

Raphinha Double Fires Barcelona Seven Points Clear at La Liga Summit

Barcelona, Spain – A second-half brace from Raphinha propelled Barcelona to a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Osasuna at the Spotify Camp Nou on Saturday, extending their lead at the top of La Liga to seven points.

The defending champions struggled to break down a resolute Osasuna defense for much of the match, with their dominance failing to translate into goals until the Brazilian winger’s intervention.

Raphinha finally broke the deadlock in the 70th minute, firing a low shot into the bottom corner after a pass from Pedri. He then secured the win with a simple tap-in at the back post in the 86th minute after a cross deflected his way.

Earlier in the match, Ferran Torres had a goal disallowed by VAR for a marginal offside in the build-up. Osasuna, who are currently 16th in the league, threatened on the counter-attack but ultimately couldn’t capitalize on their limited chances.

The win marks Barcelona’s seventh consecutive La Liga victory, a run that has seen them surge ahead of rivals Real Madrid in the title race.

Hansi Flick’s side will now anxiously await Real Madrid’s match against Alaves on Sunday, where a victory for Los Blancos would reduce the gap to four points. With this win, Barcelona are now in a strong position to defend their La Liga crown.

Summary:

Barcelona defeated Osasuna 2-0 thanks to a second-half double from Raphinha, extending their lead in La Liga to seven points over Real Madrid. The game was tight until Raphinha’s first goal in the 70th minute, after which he added another in the 86th minute. A Ferran Torres goal was disallowed earlier due to offside. With this victory, Barcelona has won seven consecutive La Liga games. Real Madrid has a chance to close the gap to four points when they play Alaves.

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