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Raphinha's goal, in the final stretch of Barcelona vs. Osasuna, will allow Xavi Hernandez's team to go into the World Cup break at the top of LaLiga Santander. In the 85th minute, the Brazilian, who will be with his national team in Qatar 2022, headed in a cross from Frenkie de Jong for the 2-1 in the match of matchday 14.
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The context for the blaugranas was complex throughout the match, as the hosts scored the first goal thanks to David Garcia in the 6th minute. Furthermore, in half an hour, Robert Lewandowski was sent off after receiving two yellow cards. With one man down and trailing 1-0, they went to the dressing room at El Sadar stadium.
At the start of the second half, the situation improved for the Catalans as Pedri scored the equalizer. From there, Xavi's team looked for a way to break the deadlock, but the team from Pamplona also created their chances. Amidst the competition of the match, Barcelona found a way to take the lead.
With one man down, the blaugranas circulated the ball around the opponent's field. Since the Osasuna players defended with many men, a pass over the center of the pitch served to relieve congestion. In fact, in that area of the field, De Jong received the ball completely free and with a view to choose the next move.
Thus, the Dutch midfielder lifted his head and saw that Raphinha made the run. Then, De Jong made the pass into the penalty area. Immediately, the Brazilian jumped to head the ball and send it over goalkeeper Aitor Fernandez, who could only watch as it hit the back of the net.