:quality(75)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/elcomercio/XL3X6H7YD5GSNOBXPJYZ5UHIT4.jpg)
The goal by Raphinha, in the final stretch of Barcelona vs. Osasuna, will allow the team coached by Xavi Hernández 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, connected with his head a cross from Frenkie de Jong for the 2-1 in the match of matchday 14.
The context for the azulgranas was complex throughout the match, as the home team scored the first goal thanks to David García in the 6th minute. Furthermore, in half an hour, Robert Lewandowski was sent off after receiving two yellow cards. With one less player and 1-0 against, they went to the dressing rooms of El Sadar stadium.
Upon returning from halftime, the situation for the Catalans improved as Pedri scored the 1-1. From then on, Xavi's team sought a way to break the tie, but the Pamplona team also created their chances. In the midst of the contested match, Barcelona found a way to take the lead.
The blaugranas, with one less player, circulated the ball around the opponent's field. As the Osasuna players defended with many men, a pass over the center of the field served to relieve the 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 looked up and saw that Raphinha made the run. Then, he made the pass into the penalty area. Immediately, the Brazilian jumped to head the ball and send it over the goalkeeper Aitor Fernández, who could only watch as it hit the back of the net.