Alba, Busquets react after Barcelona 1-0 Osasuna: “Closer to the title”

Barcelona secured their second home win in a row as they beat CA Osasuna 1-0 at Spotify Camp Nou today to take a step closer to winning the La Liga title.

Coming into the game with an unchanged side from the last match, Barcelona were unable to breach the visitors’ goal until the 85th minute when substitute Jordi Alba found the back of the net and secured three points for his team.

Even though he has not played much this season, Alba has made vital contributions like this coming off the bench in matches and this could perhaps prove to be a critical one as it takes Barcelona to within touching distance of the league title.

Talking after the game, the veteran left-back said: “I was lucky to score many goals, but today’s goal was very special and important to bring us closer to the title.”

“Frenkie passed it very well, I hit it with the outside and luckily it went in,” he added.

When asked if this title triumph will be a special one for the club, the veteran replied: “We haven’t won La Liga for a long time, and there are many players who haven’t won anything – young players who are doing very well and who are now going to win many titles.”

Alba’s fellow veteran Sergio Busquets also interacted to the media after the match and expressed his pleasure at how the team had reacted after being defeated by Rayo Vallecano last midweek.

“I’m very happy with our reaction today after losing to Vallecano earlier,” the 34-year-old said.

The Barcelona captain was also full of praise for Alba for the way he continues to help the team despite his reduced involvement.

“Alba’s love for Barça is unmatched. Despite not receiving as much playing time as he desires and deserves, he continuously contributes and supports the team, and it’s satisfying to see him receive the recognition he deserves,” Busquets said.

The 34-year-old midfielder’s future has been a major topic of discussion as his contract expires in the summer and he is yet to accept the club’s renewal offer. However, Busquets provided an update on the matter, stating that he was close to making a decision.

“I have almost made the final decision about my future. Now, there are a couple days off, and when I come back, I will surely inform Xavi.”

Source: BarçaTV+