Barcelona edge closer to LaLiga title with late win at Osasuna

FC Barcelona moved to the brink of retaining the LaLiga title after a late 2-1 victory over CA Osasuna on Saturday.

Late goals from Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres secured the win, putting Barcelona on 88 points; 14 clear of Real Madrid, who have a game in hand. 

Barcelona will be crowned champions if Madrid fail to win their next match.

After a tightly contested game, Barcelona broke the deadlock in the 81st minute when Marcus Rashford delivered a cross for Lewandowski to head home. 

Five minutes later, Fermin Lopez set up Torres, who finished calmly to double the lead.

Raul Garcia pulled one back late for Osasuna, but it was not enough to prevent defeat.

Despite Barcelona’s late surge, Osasuna created several chances earlier, with goalkeeper Joan Garcia making key saves to keep the visitors in the game.

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