Di weather don become wahala for di big match between Osasuna and Barcelona wey go happun tonight for El Sadar. Di Spanish weather agency wey dem dey call Aemet don raise orange alert for heavy rain wey fit cause serious problem for di game wey go start by 9pm.
According to di forecast, di rain fit fall up to 30 litres per square metre for one hour for central Navarre. And di storm fit carry strong wind and hail, starting from 2pm go reach midnight. Di Aemet say make dem dey monitor di situation because di alert fit change as time go.
Even though di grass for El Sadar dey handle rain well, di heavy rain fit make di pitch slippery and affect how di ball dey move. Barcelona dey come here to win and almost secure di La Liga title, but dis weather fit be equalizer for Osasuna.
For di tactical side, Barcelona coach Hansi Flick get some decisions to make. For di right wing, Rashford and Roony dey compete for starting spot. Rashford get advantage because e fit use space well for fast counter-attack. For di left side, since Raphinha no get full fitness, Flick go likely use Fermín as false winger, after e perform well against Getafe.
Di midfield pair of De Jong and Pedri go likely start together. When dem dey play, di team get more ball possession and dey tire di opponent. Dis go be important because Osasuna dey cross di ball plenty – dem be di third team for La Liga wey dey cross most, averaging 23 crosses per game.
Osasuna like to attack from di flanks and cross to di far post. Barcelona don suffer from crosses dis season, so di fullbacks must position well to block dem. If dem fail, Osasuna go punish dem.
Di game go get many second balls and loose balls. Osasuna dey good for shooting from outside di box after dem win di second ball. Barcelona must press well and be active for those moments to stop dem.
Ante Budimir na di main threat for Osasuna. Di Croatian striker don score 16 goals dis season, wey be 41% of di team’s total goals. E dey dangerous inside di box, fit score with left, right or head. Even at 34 years, e still get sharp finishing instinct.
Rubén García na another player to watch. Di attacking midfielder get five assists and dey good with crosses and long shots. Even though e no be regular starter, e still get quality to cause problem.
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