La Liga’s top dogs Barcelona were left stunned 😲 as underdogs Osasuna pulled off a jaw-dropping 4-2 victory on Saturday! Croatian forward Ante Budimir stole the spotlight with a double strike, including a penalty, to hand Barça their first league defeat this season.
⚡ The Drama Unfolds: Budimir opened the scoring with a slick header from Bryan Zaragoza’s cross, then doubled Osasuna’s lead with a counterattack masterclass. Barça clawed back briefly after a goalkeeping blunder, but Budimir’s penalty and Abel Bretones’ rocket of a long-range strike sealed the deal. Barça’s teen star Lamine Yamal added a late consolation, but it was too little, too late.
📉 What’s Next: Barça still leads the table with 21 points, but Real Madrid (4 points behind, with a game in hand) could close the gap. Sunday’s Madrid derby just got SPICY 🌶️!
This match proves La Liga’s magic – where underdogs can topple giants! 💥 Who’s ready for more twists? 👀
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Budimir's brace helps Osasuna stun La Liga leaders Barcelona 4-2
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