US EditionRaphinha Extends Barca's Liga Lead, Atletico Bounce Back
Raphinha’s two goals secured Barcelona their seventh consecutive league win and extended their LaLiga lead to seven points, with the team maintaining strong home form at Camp Nou.
- On Saturday, Barcelona's Raphinha scored twice at 70 and 86 minutes to secure a 2-0 win over Osasuna, sending LaLiga leaders seven points clear.
- Barcelona dominated possession with 80 per cent but faced a disciplined five-man Osasuna defence until Pedri, Barcelona midfielder, cut through and set up Raphinha's 70th-minute strike.
- Moments later, Raphinha, who started out of position in central midfield, scored his second after Alejandro Catena deflected Jules Kounde's cross, while Barcelona had an earlier goal disallowed by VAR.
- The win was Barcelona's seventh-straight top flight victory, marking their fifth at the partially reopened Camp Nou and first clean sheet in six matches.
- Second-Place Real Madrid visit Alaves on Sunday aiming to cut the gap to four points, Atletico Madrid trail Barcelona by nine points despite recent wins, and Villarreal's match at Levante may be postponed due to storms.
13 Articles
13 Articles
Radio France Internationale
Raphinha double puts Barcelona 7 clear in La Liga
FC Barcelona moved seven points ahead of Real Madrid on Saturday night with a 2-0 win at home to Osasuna, reported Xinhua. Raphinha scored both of the goals in the second half after the visitors held Barcelona at bay for almost 70 minutes. The Brazilian took a pass from Pedri to beat Sergio Herrera from outside of the penalty area in the 69th minute and was in the right place to slot home the second from a tight angle five minutes from time to a…
FC Barcelona remains more solid than ever at the top of LaLiga. By the date 16, the blue picture had to fight more than the count to beat Osasuna: first at 70′, when it could just open the count thanks to a great individual action of Raphinha; and at 86′, the Brazilian appeared again to push the ball almost over the line. 2-0 was enough to impose on the team of Pamplona and thus the blueberries added 43 points in the first place of the table, ta…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 72% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
