Barcelona play their game in hand - after the tragic death of their club doctor - against Osasuna. They can go 3 points clear at the top of La Liga with a win and David Easson thinks they can do it - but only just.
The tragic death of Carles Minarro Garcia, Barcelona's club doctor, has cast a shadow over the club and they get back to action much earlier than expected because there is simply no other time to play this game. Hansi Flick's side have an incredible run of fixtures coming up and this game will be played during the international break with several squad members still abroad or suffering after an injury-filled seven days.
Centre backs Pau Cubarsi and Inigo Martinez are doubtful, Marc Casado could be out for the season and Robert Lewandowski played through the pain barrier for Poland. Spain and the Netherlands played 2 frenetic matches and extra time on Sunday and Brazil face Argentina on Tuesday night so some players, like Raphinha and Ronald Araujo who's in Bolivia with Uruguay simply won't be back in time.
After Sunday's win over the Netherlands, Pedri wasn't even sure if Barcelona had a game on Thursday!
Barcelona's next fixtures:
Barcelona vs Osasuna (La Liga) - March 27
Barcelona vs Girona (La Liga) - March 30
Atletico vs Barcelona (Copa del Rey) - April 2
Barcelona vs Real Betis (La Liga) - April 5
Barcelona vs Dortmund (La Liga) - April 9
Leganes vs Barcelona (La Liga) - April 12
They face Osasuna though, who've won one game in 15 matches in La Liga. Barcelona on the other hand are solid as they come at home. 4 straight wins with one goal conceded, scoring 13. A win over Osasuna would be their eighth league win in a row and despite the injuries and games mounting up they should win this. It should be to nil which is 8/5.
Who scores depends very much on that team sheet but let's have them ahead at the break as well to boost the price.
Barca to win to nil and be ahead at the break is 9/4 with Hill's
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