I expected Barcelona to deliver an exceptional performance against Osasuna and as usual I wasn't disappointed, as they delivered an impressive performance once more. What a much needed victory as they keep pushing for the La Liga crown this season. On Sunday they set to welcome Girona to their turf and I trust them to deliver another masterclass.
This is the best Barcelona can give since the game looks like they were forced to play the outstanding game yesterday, what I never expected was them getting 3 goals, a clean sheet and dominating the game to the extent that Osasuna could not even get hold of the ball in their 18yard, it was really an impressive performance from Barcelona. Girona game on Sunday won't be as simple as last night, even if Girona wasn't as good as they used to be last season they'll remember how their encounter against Barcelona went the last time they met and they'd like to make some corrections. At this stage I don't expect Barca to draw or lose any game that's if they want to maintain that number spot because Real Madrid are also hoping to be in that position including Atletico Madrid even if they're 4 point behind the league leaders.
The players needs rest, most of them just returned from international duty it is unfair to give them two more games to play within the same week, the hurry isn't necessary, Osasuna wants a case why Barcelona started players who returned from playing for their countries which they think is unlawful, are they attempting to put Barcelona in a tight space where it's possible that they may lose points.
Barcelona will face Girona on Sunday, two days rest may not be enough for the players, they should see this as a challenge, passing through and winning all the games gives them more hope of contending for the title. While they play, resting some players is a good way to approach these tight fixtures, just like they did yesterday when Dani Olmo nearly got injured, and i saw one of the players bleed. Any injury on any active player on the team can weigh them down when facing Dortmund in the Champions League.