Barcelona edged closer to the La Liga title with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Osasuna at El Sadar, thanks to goals from Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. The win leaves the Blaugrana just one more victory away from sealing the championship—and with Real Madrid coming to Camp Nou next, there's no better stage to clinch it.

Despite Osasuna's recent struggles—only two wins in their last eight league matches and just one victory in the last 11 head-to-heads against Barcelona—they proved stubborn opponents. Hansi Flick's side knew they were in for a battle, especially given their recent away form where both teams had scored in 11 of their last 15 road trips. True to form, Barcelona once again showed their resilience, having earned more league points after falling behind than any other team this season (seven wins, four losses).

1. A sluggish first half that needed a spark
Something was clearly missing from Barcelona's play in the opening 45 minutes. The final ball was poor, attacks were labored and slow to develop, and when half-chances presented themselves, the Blaugrana were too hesitant to capitalize. As has been a recurring theme this season, they also looked vulnerable on the counterattack—only Joan García's heroics and the woodwork kept the scores level at halftime.

2. Dani Olmo's missed opportunity
It wasn't a disaster class from Dani Olmo, but it was another chance gone begging for the Spaniard. Hooked on the hour mark by Flick, Olmo was expected to provide sharpness and superior movement to unlock Osasuna's defense alongside a toiling Lewandowski. Aside from one or two moments, he offered little in attack and failed to register a single shot on target despite finding himself in decent positions. This summer, a serious conversation about his long-term importance to the team feels inevitable.

3. A win that was all that mattered
Could this be considered a game where getting the three points was all that counted? Where the standard of performance took a back seat as long as the result was secured—especially without the injured Lamine Yamal and Raphinha? For many Culers, the answer is yes. Sometimes, winning ugly is the mark of champions, and Barcelona did just that at El Sadar.