"Barcelona look for a seventh consecutive win to maintain their solid advantage at the top of the La Liga table when they welcome Osasuna to Camp Nou. The Blaugrana picked up three important points in the Champions League despite a subpar performance against Frankfurt in midweek, and they'll turn their attentions back to domestic matters against a struggling Osasuna side that is still capable of causing Barça problems."
"The front three of Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski were not at their best against Frankfurt, but it remains the best attacking trio in the Barça squad and it allows Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres to play important roles as super subs. Rashford and Ferran will probably start in the Cup anyway, so we think they'll be on the bench to begin this one."
Barcelona target a seventh consecutive La Liga victory at Camp Nou against Osasuna to preserve a healthy lead. The team secured three Champions League points despite a subpar performance and will prioritize a strong domestic starting XI with a Copa del Rey match looming. Gerard Martín is a doubt after missing training through illness but is expected to be fit; Eric Garcia is the likely alternative alongside Pau Cubarsí if Martín withdraws. Jules Kounde is set to start on the right with Alejandro Balde at left-back. Frenkie de Jong should return to the starting midfield to partner Pedri, while Fermín López is projected in the number 10 role. The preferred attacking trio remains Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski, with Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres available as substitutes.
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