Osasuna Vs. Barcelona: Preview, Predictions And Lineups / Naijatipsland

Location: Pamplona, Spain
Stadium: Estadio El Sadar
Date: Saturday, May 2
Kick-off Time: 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT / 8 p.m. BST

Hosts Fighting for Europe: Barça, of course, have a title to go and win, and there were no signs that Hansi Flick’s side were resting on their laurels in a tough environment last week. They fought tooth and nail for their three points against Getafe. Thus, we shouldn’t expect a complacement Barcelona performance this weekend. Still, there’s every chance, with the margin at the top only extending, of a needy Osasuna offering just that little bit extra in their pursuit of a rare European berth.

Osasuna’s Home Record: Osasuna are still alive in the race for Europe because of their form in Pamplona. They’ve won just two away games in La Liga this season, but are the fifth-most productive team in the division at home, claiming 32 points from 16 games and losing just twice.

Clásico Factor: This is probably a little far-fetched, and we‘re not suggesting Barça are going to ’throw’ Saturday’s game, nothing of the kind. However, there surely must be a part of them that’d love to win La Liga after beating their most competitive rivals for the first time? A guard of honor wouldn’t be a bad consolation prize otherwise. Flick will doubtless have one eye cast on next week’s bout.