I haven't watched the Osasuna vs Barca match but Osasuna haven't lost a league match at home since March 2018.
La Liga 2019/20
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They were terrible last time they were in La Liga, looks like they're going to give it a really good go to stay up.
Didn't watch but Barca are very underwhelming away from home. Their malaise in CL knock out away ties seems to be spreading to La Liga now.
Will still be in contention to win title as they'll win pretty much all their home games but Atletico can go 5 points clear if they win so far more of a race than last year in the making.
They did a United in early 00s. Remember that season when LVG came back for a second spell and they were about 12th at xmas. Had many seasons in the Uefa cup in that era and then signing of Ronaldinho really changed the mentality again and then Messi came along.
And to think there are still fools out there who think this team could still win the league without Messi. It's a very overrated roster. 
I think it's good if Barca plays another game or 2 without messi. Let others take some responsibility.
There is no point to play both FDJ and Busquets at same time. Busquets is well past his prime. Valverde should have the balls to bench him. Same goes for Suarez. Arthur playing little higher will be better for him and the club. He was little too conservative last season, felt he was overdoing the xavi-impression. Need to take little risk at times and make use of the ball possession. Most Barca fans like to blame Rakitic a lot; yet he is the only one who can score a few goals from midfield. Honestly I thought he was more versatile that Busquets last few seasons.
There is no point to play both FDJ and Busquets at same time. Busquets is well past his prime. Valverde should have the balls to bench him. Same goes for Suarez. Arthur playing little higher will be better for him and the club. He was little too conservative last season, felt he was overdoing the xavi-impression. Need to take little risk at times and make use of the ball possession. Most Barca fans like to blame Rakitic a lot; yet he is the only one who can score a few goals from midfield. Honestly I thought he was more versatile that Busquets last few seasons.
If Messi is back, they'll easily win more than 9 away games. They won 11 last year and then dropped in some later on when Liga was already won.
They won 12 away the year before that.
There's just one or two who think that and you know which of those has a clear agenda.And to think there are still fools out there who think this team could still win the league without Messi. It's a very overrated roster.
That's now 1 win in 8 games without Messi playing.
Barca are good enough to scrape through games or beat some of the awful defenses like Betis without Messi but they'd struggle to finish Top 2 if he missed an entire season.
Barca fans are idiots with the way they treat Rakitic. Busquets has looked past it for quite a while now but I don't think Valverde has the balls to drop him for good. They should ideally play with Rakitic, De Jong and Arthur playing a bit ahead of them.
Also, Fekir again 
Incredible player.
Incredible player.
Atletico have a great chance to take a 5 point lead over the big boys. They need to take advantage of all of these slip ups. They have a good enough squad.
Hoping for an Atleti title win this season. This is their best chance. Both of the big boys are unconvincing and they need to take advantage of Messi being injured.
Atletico losing 0-1 at home to Eibar. Long time to go.
Eibar 2 up, great strike from outside the box.
Eibar now two ahead at Atletico. Anaitz Arbilla.
Diego Costa is like a CB playing as a forward. His strength to shove the cb away was incredible
Would be classic Atletico to start dropping stupid points early in the season
Joao Felix has pulled one back.
He bulldozed that guy
Just saw that wow they have conceded two goals at home and against Eibar....for me already one of the biggest shocking moments of the season
2-2
Vitolo making things happen off the bench again.
I guess we will see 1000 crosses today
. At least we can finally see Mendy and JovicThis is what VAR is like when the ref is good
Espanyol not starting the season well.
So Costa head offside?
Looked on from the other angle.
Really hope IFAB change the offside law to daylight next year.
Would be loads more goals and big advantage to attacking team
Looked on from the other angle.
Really hope IFAB change the offside law to daylight next year.
Would be loads more goals and big advantage to attacking team
Real Madrid playing 4-4-2?
As ever really interesting to watch Chukuweze of Villareal, imo one of the top young prospects in world football. Also good to see they've signed Raul Albiol so hopefully more secure at the back this season.
As ever really interesting to watch Chukuweze of Villareal, imo one of the top young prospects in world football. Also good to see they've signed Raul Albiol so hopefully more secure at the back this season.
Griezmann to get a late winner? Oh wait....
Vitolo is class.
And Partey scores the winner.. probably.
And Partey scores the winner.. probably.
Master stroke from Simeone to bring Thomas on. 3-2.
No, but Partey did.
Partey wins it! Even at very early stage of the season that feels like a huge goal. Harsh on Eibar.
Atletico might not be frauds this year afterall
2-0 down, to winning 3-2 with the winner being scored by the sub in injury time.
That being said, 7 minutes added on.
That being said, 7 minutes added on.
They'll have the whole of the metropolitano attendance in the box for the next 10, just to be sure
Nice 5 point lead over Barca already. These bench options like Vitolo and today Thomas are huge. I’d like to see Vitolo start the next game.
Massive shame for Eibar....but great spirit for Atletico Madrid.
This feels like Athletic Club last season, winning 2 up then lost 3-2 at Atletico. Sickener. However I would love them to win the league.