Osasuna will host Barcelona at the Estadio El Sadar on Saturday, May 2, 2026, in an important La Liga Round 34 match. This game comes at a key moment in the season as Barcelona aim to stay at the top of the table. Supporters can prepare for the trip to Pamplona by reviewing the team’s clinical finishing in the Barcelona vs Getafe 2-0 highlights posted on their official YouTube channel, which extended their winning streak and kept their momentum high.
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The importance of this fixture is increased by events behind the scenes at Barcelona. The match comes during a period of important developments behind the scenes at Barcelona, with reports indicating that Hansi Flick is close to signing a new contract to secure long term stability at the club. However, this positive update comes alongside claims from Xavi, who said Joan Laporta personally stopped a dramatic return of Lionel Messi to Barcelona. Despite these off pitch issues, report understands that the team is fully focused on the game in Pamplona, where they will be looking to respond after a 4-2 defeat at this same ground earlier in the season.
Team News
Osasuna will be without Iker Benito due to a knee injury and Victor Munoz because of a muscle problem. Aimar Oroz will face a late fitness test to see if he can start. The team will rely on Ante Budimir, who has scored 16 league goals this season and is a major threat in the air.
Barcelona have a boost as Raphinha and Marc Bernal are both fit and return to the squad. However, Lamine Yamal is out for the season with a hamstring injury, and Jules Kounde is suspended after picking up too many yellow cards.
Barcelona have been in strong form, while Osasuna remain a difficult team to beat at home. This makes the match a tough challenge for the league leaders.
Possible Lineups
Expected Osasuna XI:
Herrera; Rosier, Catena, Boyomo, Galan; I Munoz, Moncayola; Moro, Oroz, Ruben Garcia; Budimir
Expected Barcelona XI:
J Garcia; E Garcia, Cubarsi, Martin, Cancelo; Gavi, Pedri; Bardghji, Olmo, Fermin; Torres
Hansi Flick is expected to start Hector Fort at right back to replace the suspended Kounde. The return of Raphinha will help provide width in attack, while Robert Lewandowski will lead the line as he chases the top scorer award.
How to Watch
The match will be shown live around the world. Fans in Spain can watch it on DAZN LaLiga.
| Channel | Kickoff Time | Date |
|---|---|---|
| DAZN LaLiga | 21:00 CEST | May 2, 2026 |
| SuperSport LaLiga | 20:00 WAT | May 2, 2026 |
| ESPN+ or beIN Sports | 15:00 ET | May 2, 2026 |
Match Prediction
Softfootball predicts a 2 1 win for Barcelona.
El Sadar is a difficult place to play, and Osasuna will try to take advantage of that. However, Barcelona’s strong form under Flick gives them the edge. The return of Raphinha and the solid defence led by Pau Cubarsi should help them secure all three points.
