In a thrilling Sunday night clash in Pamplona, Barcelona clinched a nail-biting 2-1 win over Osasuna, courtesy of a late penalty goal by the indomitable Robert Lewandowski.
The drama unfolded when Lewandowski, the prolific striker, earned the crucial penalty. Alejandro Catena’s ill-fated tug inside the box led to his dismissal, leaving Osasuna down to ten men.
Barcelona, the reigning champions, initially seized the lead with a textbook header from Jules Kounde in the first half. But just when it seemed they had control, Chimy Avila ignited the home crowd’s hopes, drilling an equalizer with less than 15 minutes left on the clock.
In a tactical masterstroke, Barcelona’s new loan signings, Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix, were unleashed by the astute coach, Xavi, during the second half. As a result, Barcelona, currently occupying third place, continued to stalk the league leaders, Real Madrid, trailing them by a mere two points after completing four gripping encounters.
One of the standout moments of the match was the 16-year-old sensation, Lamine Yamal, retaining his spot on the right-wing. Fresh from his impressive performance last weekend and his maiden call-up to the Spanish national team just days before, Yamal continues to dazzle fans and pundits alike.
Nonetheless, it was the seasoned campaigner, Robert Lewandowski, who stole the spotlight with his nerve-wracking penalty, proving once again that he is Barcelona’s go-to hero when the stakes are high.