"FC Barcelona have an excellent opportunity to stretch their lead at the top of the La Liga standings as they take on a lowly Osasuna side at the Spotify Camp Nou later tonight. The Blaugrana have opened up a four-point advantage at the top, thanks to solid performances coupled with slip-ups from Real Madrid. Since the defeat to Chelsea in the UEFA Champions League last month, Hansi Flick & co. have won four in four matches, with the most recent triumph coming against Eintracht Frankfurt earlier this week."
"Joan Garcia has been excellent in goal for Barcelona since returning from injury, but he has not kept a clean sheet in the last five games across all competitions - something he will hope to change later today against Osasuna. As for the defensive unit, while Gerard Martin's emergence as the left-sided centre-back has been a major positive, the 23-year-old could be rested today. It should pave the way for Eric Garcia to move back into his natural role at the heart of the defence."
Barcelona can increase a four-point lead at the top of La Liga when they host Osasuna at the Spotify Camp Nou. The team has won four straight matches since losing to Chelsea, most recently beating Eintracht Frankfurt. Only Dani Olmo and Gavi are unavailable through injury, while Marc-Andre ter Stegen has returned and Gerard Martin has recovered from a short illness. Rotations are expected from Hansi Flick. Joan Garcia has resumed goalkeeping duties but seeks a first clean sheet in five games. Defensive adjustments could see Eric Garcia pair with Pau Cubarsi, with Kounde and Balde occupying the full-back positions. The midfield has often used a Pedri-Eric Garcia double pivot, with possible further changes planned.
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