Osasuna failed to hold on to a two-goal advantage against Brugge on Thursday, drawing 2-2 with the Belgians and being eliminated from the UEFA Europa League playoffs with an aggregate score of 3-4 over two legs. Manager Jagoba Arrasate said feeling “aggrieved” after the loss is normal but also saw the draw as a “step in the right direction for development and improvement,” despite the disappointing result. As the focus shifts to La Liga matters, with reigning champions Barcelona visiting Pamplona, the hosts must quickly regroup and avoid a fourth consecutive defeat in the league, something that hasn’t happened since September 2011. Los Rojillos have lost both of their official games at El Sadar this season, and another loss here today would be the first since the 2013/14 season when they started the top campaign with three straight home losses, ultimately leading to relegation. Today, Brasanac will not be able to play due to a knee injury.
Barcelona defeated Villarreal 4-3 and, after three La Liga matches, remains two points behind their main rival, Real Madrid. Teenage sensation Lamin Yammal came on as a substitute again and made history as the youngest player to score a goal in La Liga in this century, surpassing Gavi at just 16 years and 45 days old. His young teammate Fermin Lopez also left the bench, and manager Xavi emphasized the importance of the academy in the face of financial constraints at the club. Having won 2-1 against Osasuna last season, Bar?a aims for consecutive away victories in head-to-head meetings for the first time since March 2005. A victory will allow them to enter the international break on a high note, but in their last seven away matches, the results have been mixed. Today, Martinez, Pedri, and Araujo are out of the game due to injury. More sure soccer predict can be obtained from the link provided.
