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La Liga | Gameweek 33
May 2, 2023 at 6.30pm UK
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Barcelona boss Xavi names squad for visit of Osasuna

Barcelona boss Xavi names squad for visit of Osasuna
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Sergi Roberto is Barcelona's only absentee for Tuesday evening's La Liga contest with Osasuna at Camp Nou.

Barcelona will again be without the services of Sergi Roberto for Tuesday's La Liga clash with Osasuna.

The Spaniard is currently the club's only first-team absentee, and he faces a battle to return before the end of the campaign due to the hamstring injury that he suffered against Getafe last month.

Barcelona were handed a huge injury boost against Real Betis on Saturday, with Andreas Christensen and Ousmane Dembele both featuring after periods on the sidelines.

The duo came through the match unscathed and are again in the squad for the clash with Osasuna.

There is also another spot for 15-year-old Lamine Yamal, who became the club's youngest-ever player when he took to the field in the 4-0 win over Manuel Pellegrini's side last time out.

Barcelona teenager Lamine Yamal comes on for his historic debut on April 29, 2023© Reuters

Despite a recent wobble, Barcelona are in a commanding position at the top of the table, sitting 11 points clear of second-placed Real Madrid on the same number of games (32).

The Catalan outfit will finish their campaign with games against Osasuna, Espanyol, Real Sociedad, Real Valladolid, Mallorca and Celta Vigo, and only a serious collapse would see them pass up the opportunity to reclaim the title from Real Madrid.

"We analysed them, they are a very tough team. On Saturday, they will play a very important match, perhaps the most important match in their history. Their season is great and it will be a difficult match," said Xavi when asked about Osasuna, who will take on Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey final this weekend.

Meanwhile, Xavi again praised Yamal following his debut on Saturday: "Lamine is a boy who has his feet on the ground. He is cheerful and positive. His head is focused and I see him as first team material."

Barcelona coach Xavi reacts on March 19, 2023© Reuters

The Barcelona boss also hailed important trio Christensen, Pedri and Dembele during his pre-game press conference on Monday afternoon.

"Christensen is one of the best signings for Barcelona in recent years, without a doubt," he added.

"The problem is that Pedri is a special and differential player. I wish we could have two or three 'Pedris'. We have to improve collectively even if we can't count on him or other important footballers like Dembele."

Barcelona have the best home record in Spain's top flight during the 2022-23 campaign, winning 13 and drawing three of their 16 matches to pick up 32 points, while they have scored 32 times and conceded just twice at Camp Nou in the league this term.

Barcelona squad vs. Osasuna:

Ter Stegen, Pena, Tenas; Araujo, Christensen, Kounde, E Garcia, Balde, Alonso, Alba; Pedri, Kessie, Gavi, Torre, F de Jong, Busquets; Dembele, Lewandowski, Fati, F Torres, Raphinha, Yamal

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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Barcelona13110240122833
2Real Madrid1283125111427
3Atletico MadridAtletico137511971226
4Villarreal127322319424
5Osasuna136341720-321
6Athletic Bilbao135531913620
7Real BetisBetis135531412220
8Real Sociedad135351110118
9Mallorca135351010018
10GironaGirona135351617-118
11Celta Vigo135262022-217
12Rayo Vallecano124441313016
13Sevilla134361218-615
14Leganes133551316-314
15AlavesAlaves134181422-813
16Las PalmasLas Palmas133371622-612
17Getafe13175811-310
18Espanyol123181122-1110
19Real ValladolidValladolid132381025-159
20Valencia11146817-97


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