Barcelona Wins Over Osasuna, Lewandowski And Red Card Pique

Barcelona won against Osasuna. (Photo: Twitter/@FCBarcelona)

JAKARTA - Barcelona managed to win over Osasuna in the 2022/2023 Spanish La Liga continued week despite playing with ten players since the first half.

An additional three points were obtained by the Blaugrana after winning 2-1 in the 14th week at the El Sadar Stadium, Wednesday, November 9 in the morning WIB. Xavi's team played with 10 players since the 31st minute of this match because Robert Lewandowski was sent off by the referee.

Barcelona were left behind thanks to David Garcia's quick goal in the sixth minute before the Poland international received a second yellow card in the game.

This is Lewandowski's first red card after making 14 appearances for Barcelona in La Liga. The red card is the second in his career after he was sent off during Borussia Dortmund against Hamburg in February 2013.

Gerard Pique also received a red card drama that filled the bench for his last game before retiring. Shakira's ex-husband was expelled for protesting strongly over Lewandowski's expulsion.

Despite losing the number of players, Barcelona managed to score a equalizer through Pedri at the start of the second half. Raphinha then headed in Frenkie de Jong's cross five minutes before the game ended to ensure Barcelona were even more powerful at the top of the table.

This victory makes the Blaugrana now collect 37 points from 14 matches. They are five points ahead of Real Madrid in second place who will only play against Cadiz this Friday.

Madrid itself lost the top spot in the standings after losing the previous week against Rayo Vallecano. It was the first defeat of Carlo Ancelotti's squad in the league competition this season.