Bayern loanee Bryan Zaragoza leads Osasuna to stunning win over FC Barcelona
By Tushar Bahl
FC Barcelona's winning run in La Liga came to an end on Saturday evening thanks to a sublime performance from Bayern Munich loanee Bryan Zaragoza.
CA Osasuna claimed a shock 4-2 win over FC Barcelona in La Liga on Saturday, with Bryan Zaragoza leading the way by scoring one goal and setting up another. The defeat was the first of the season for Hansi Flick's side in La Liga, who had started their campaign with seven straight wins.
Zaragoza was in inspired form against FC Barcelona and he set up the opening goal with a fantastic cross into the box from the left wing which was headed home by Ante Budimir. The talented winger then got on the scoresheet ten minutes later. He was played through on goal and kept his composure to round past the goalkeeper, before tapping home into an empty net.
Bryan Zaragoza leads Osasuna to stunning win over Barcelona
Pau Víctor halved the deficit for Barcelona in the second-half, only for Budimir to double Osasuna's lead once again. Abel Bretones then scored Osasuna's fourth, before Lamine Yamal pulled a goal back.
Osasuna were worthy winners, with Zaragoza leading the charge. The 23 year old caused all sorts of problems to the Barcelona defenders in the first-half and showcased his immense potential once again.
Bryan Zaragoza has one goal and two assists to his name since joining CA Osasuna on loan from Bayern Munich in the summer.
As for FC Barcelona, they remain top of La Liga with 21 points from eight matches. Hansi Flick and Robert Lewandowski will have a reunion with Bayern Munich next month with the two sides set to square off in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League at the Spotify Camp Nou.
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