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Barcelona registered a 2-0 win over Osasuna at home last night with Raphinha scoring a brace for the team.The win takes the Catalans to 43 points in the league, seven points clear of Real Madrid
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Raphinha scores 2 as Barcelona wins to add pressure on Real Madrid's Alonso before crunch game
Raphinha scored a brace as Barcelona beat Osasuna 2-0 to increase its La Liga lead on Saturday and pile more pressure on beleaguered Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso. The Brazil forward broke the deadlock with a shot from the top of the area in the 70th minute at Camp Nou.
Osasuna were forced to abandon their low block once they found themselves at a disadvantage, allowing Barcelona’s attackers more space to operate. A well-crafted move saw Jules Koundé reach the byline and whip in a cross, and the ball was deflected by an Osasuna defender into the path of Raphinha—he tapped in to secure victory.
Raphinha's brace sent Barcelona seven points clear at the top of La Liga with a hard-fought 2-0 win over Osasuna. Hansi Flick's team were toothless in front of goal for long periods but the former Leeds United star came up trumps just when his team needed him in the second half.
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