Ante Budimir struck twice on Saturday night to end Barcelona’s 100 percent win rate in La Liga.
Before traveling to Osasuna, Hansi Flick’s men hadn’t tasted defeat in the Premira Division having won all previous 7 games this term. However their trip to Osasuna ended that run as they were well beaten 4-2 on the night.
Osasuna 4-2 Barcelona: Report
Ante Budimir opened the scoring for the hosts, ghosting in behind the Barca defence to head in Bryan Zaragoza’s cross from close range after 18 minutes
Provider turned goalscorer 10 minutes later as Bryan Zaragoza ran through on goal and slotted past goalkeeper Inaki Pena to the shock of the visitors.
Barcelona then pulled one back through Pau Victor just after the break but Ante Budimir restored Osasuna’s two goal advantage from the penalty spot. The Croatian striker was brought down in the box by Sergi Dominguez and the referee awarded a penalty which Budimir stood up, dusted himself and slotted in his second goal of the game. Barca were soon 3 goals behind as Abel Bretones extended the lead to 4-1 firing a fierce strike from the edge of the box into the bottom right corner with five minutes left to play.
Lamine Yamal who was subbed on to ease Barca’s pressure pulled one back a minute from the end of normal time but it was too late as Barca couldn’t stage a comeback to preserve their unbeatenĀ streak
Barcelona still sit top of the La Liga table despite this loss.