Raphinha Shines: Barcelona Win 2-0


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Barcelona won 2-0 over health to get stronger at the top LaLiga. Raphinha became the star of El Barca’s victory after making it brace.

Barcelona hosts Osasuna at Camp Nou in the Spanish League continued match, Sunday (14/12/2025). El Barca was unable to penetrate Osasuna’s back line until the first half was over.

The score 0-0 did not change until halftime. Barcelona was only able to break the deadlock in the 70th minute through a goal from Raphinha.

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Raphinha scored again in the 86th minute. Raphinha’s brace ensured Barcelona won 2-0 over Osasuna.

This victory makes Barcelona even stronger at the top of the standings. The Blaugrana have now won 43 points, seven points ahead of Real Madrid in second place.

Osasuna is in 15th position. They only got 15 points.

The Course of the Match

Barcelona appeared pressing at the start of the match. Ferran Torres had a chance in the 14th minute.

Lamine Yamal sent a cross into the penalty box. Ferran immediately grabbed the pass from Yamal. However, his sambara ball still bounced from Osasuna’s goal.

Osasuna, who was under a lot of pressure, stole the opportunity. Ante Budimir is free in front of goal. The shot was aimed at Joan Garcia.

Barcelona managed to score a goal when Marcus Rashford’s pass into the penalty box was headed by Ferran into the right corner of the goal. This goal was disallowed after the referee reviewed VAR. This happened because Raphinha was offside first in the process of Ferran’s goal.

Barcelona was dominant in the first half. However, they had difficulty dismantling Osasuna’s solid back line.

No goals were scored until halftime. Score 0-0 closed the first half.

After the break, Barcelona threatened through Rashford’s free kick. Sergio Herrera performed brilliantly by being able to ward off Rashford’s executed ball.

Victor Munoz with his speed can penetrate the Barcelona penalty box. However, his shot went wide in the 50th minute.

Gol!!! Continuing to attack, Barcelona was finally able to break into Osasuna’s goal in the 70th minute. Receiving a pass from Pedri, Raphinha kicked hard from outside the penalty box. The ball nestled into the right corner of Osasuna’s goal.

Lamine Yamal made a long-range attempt in the 20th minute. Herrara flew brilliantly to ward off Yamal’s shot.

Gol!!! Jules Kounde’s pass from the right side was attempted to be cleared by Alejandro Catena. Catena’s sweep actually leads to Raphinha at the far post. Raphinha grabbed the ball for a brace in this match in the 86th minute.

No additional goals were scored in the remainder of the match. El Barca won 2-0.

Lineup

Barcelona: Joan Garcia; Alejandro Bald, Gerard Pedri, Eric Garcia; Marcus Rashford, Yamal Lamina, Raphinha; Ferran Towers.

Health: Sergio Herrera; Jorge Herrando, Alejandro Catena, Enzo Boyomo, Abel Bretones, Inigo Arguibide; Aimar Oroz, Lucas Torro, Jon Moncayola; Before Budimir, Victor Munoz.

(pure/bay)

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka is a combat sports journalist and general sports reporter at Archysport. A former competitive judoka who represented Japan at the Asian Games, Aiko brings firsthand athletic experience to her coverage of judo, martial arts, and Olympic sports. Beyond combat sports, Aiko covers breaking sports news, major international events, and the stories that cut across disciplines — from doping scandals to governance issues to the business side of global sport. She is passionate about elevating the profile of underrepresented sports and athletes.

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