Raphinha's two goals propelled Barcelona to a 2-0 victory over Osasuna, increasing their lead in La Liga and intensifying the pressure on Real Madrid and their coach, Xabi Alonso. The Brazilian forward's brace came late in the second half, breaking down a stubborn Osasuna defense.

The first goal arrived in the 70th minute when Raphinha unleashed a powerful shot from the edge of the area, finding the bottom corner of the net. With just six minutes remaining, he sealed the victory with a close-range volley after a deflected cross from Jules Koundé. This win gives the defending champions a seven-point lead over Real Madrid, who have a game in hand against Alaves.

Barcelona's dominant performance has put Xabi Alonso under immense pressure, especially with Real Madrid's recent struggles. Real Madrid had led Barcelona by five points after winning El Clasico in late October. However, a significant dip in form, with only one win in their last five matches, including a 2-0 defeat to Celta Vigo, has left them trailing. Adding to the tension, Barcelona fans at Camp Nou chanted "Stay Xabi! Stay Xabi!" during the Osasuna game, highlighting the rival's predicament.

Raphinha, however, remains focused on his team's objectives. "We need to focus on ourselves, and if we do our job, then we won't have to worry about anyone else," he stated.

Last season, Raphinha played a crucial role in Barcelona's La Liga and Copa del Rey victories, as well as their journey to the Champions League semi-finals. His absence due to a leg injury for six weeks earlier in the campaign was заметно felt, but he has since returned in excellent form. Before this match, he had already contributed with an assist in a 3-1 win over Alaves in late November and a goal in a 3-1 victory against Atletico Madrid earlier in December.

In another match, Antoine Griezmann came off the bench to secure a 2-1 victory for Atletico Madrid against Valencia. Koke opened the scoring in the 17th minute, but Lucas Beltrán equalized for Valencia in the 63rd minute. Griezmann then scored the winning goal in the 74th minute. Atletico Madrid remains in fourth place, trailing Barcelona by nine points.

The rivalry between Barcelona and Real Madrid, known as "El Clásico," is one of football's most intense. Real Madrid leads in head-to-head results in official competitive matches with 106 wins to Barcelona's 104, with 52 draws. The next edition of this global phenomenon is highly anticipated.