Barcelona extended their LaLiga lead to seven points over Real Madrid after a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Osasuna at Camp Nou. Skipper Raphinha scored twice in the final 20 minutes, converting in the 70th and 86th minute to seal all three points.
The Brazil international's late double ensured Barcelona made it five consecutive wins across all competitions since their 3-0 Champions League defeat at Chelsea last month.
Raphinha's Focus Remains on Barcelona's Improvement
"We need to focus on ourselves and if we do our job then we won't have to worry about anyone else," Raphinha said. "We are playing better than before and the more points, the better."
Real Madrid travel to Alaves on Sunday, giving Barcelona an opportunity to extend their lead further.
Match Summary
Hansi Flick's side controlled possession for much of the game but struggled to break down a stubborn Osasuna defense led by keeper Sergio Herrera.
Herrera made two fine saves from Lamine Yamal either side of half-time, keeping the visitors in the contest until Raphinha's breakthrough.
The away side almost took an early lead when Víctor Muñoz raced clear after a Pedri mistake, but shot wide with only the keeper to beat.
Raphinha finally made the breakthrough with 20 minutes remaining, accepting Pedri's pass and drilling a shot into the bottom corner.
Yamal couldn't beat Herrera with a curling 82nd-minute attempt, but the keeper was beaten for a second time when Raphinha tapped home at the far post four minutes from time after Jules Kounde's cross had been cut out.
Earlier in the match: Marcus Rashford clipped the ball over the Osasuna defense to set up Ferran Torres, who beat Herrera with a deft header, but the effort was ruled out after a lengthy review for offside in the buildup.
The result means Osasuna remain without a league goal in Catalonia for six consecutive visits.