The three defendants in Barcelona's first defeat in LaLiga

Barcelona suffered a tough defeat as a guest against Osasuna in the eighth round of LaLiga 2024/2025, an unexpected blow that ended the perfect streak of seven consecutive wins. The 4-2 result at El Sadar not only left the team without three points, but also raised alarm among the Blaugrana side. Osasuna dominated much of the game, exploiting the weaknesses of a Barcelona side that, led by Hansi Flick, opted for a rotation that failed to produce results. In this loss, three names are the main contributors to the setback.

The three culprits for Barcelona's first LaLiga defeat

-Hansi Flick: Coach Hansi Flick, who had kept Barcelona at the top in their first seven games, made a risky decision by prioritizing the Champions League game against Young Boys and changing much of the starting eleven. With several key players missing due to injury, the German coach fielded a young and inexperienced team, a decision that proved to be a fatal mistake.

Flick failed to find the balance needed to face a relentless Osasuna side, led by Bryan Zaragoza and Ante Budimir, who exposed Barcelona's defensive deficiencies. The excessive rotation and the context of the European opponent, which seemed less challenging, raised doubts about the coach's strategy.

-Gerard Martin: The person most affected by this rotation was young full-back Gerard Martín, who had an unforgettable afternoon. Trying to cover Barcelona's left flank, Martín was repeatedly outclassed by Bryan Zaragoza, one of the game's standout players.

Osasuna's first two goals came from this area of ​​the field and the full-back never managed to keep the skilled opponent at bay. Although he is young and has a promising future ahead of him, the game made it clear that he lacks maturity and experience in high-pressure situations. Alejandro Balde, the usual starter, came on as a substitute in the second half, but was unable to correct the errors in this position either.

-Ferran Torres: On the other hand, Ferran Torres fell behind again. The striker, touted as a key figure in this game, failed to make an impact. Lacking the ability to be decisive at critical moments, Torres went unnoticed on the pitch and was unable to take the lead. His future at the club is uncertain and this game appears to have sealed his exit in the upcoming winter transfer window. Although Flick trusted him and hoped he would take charge of the attack, the former Manchester City player did not live up to expectations.

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