Ansu Fati became the youngest goalscorer in Barcelona history, but the La Liga champions were held to a 2-2 draw by Osasuna at El Sadar on Saturday.
After the high of the game against Real Betis came the reality check. The absence of the superstars made quite a difference for Barcelona, who struggled in the first half after Osasuna took an early lead through Roberto Torres. Early into the second half, the La Liga champions hit back through Ansu Fati before Arthur handed them the lead in the 64th minute.
But, Torres completed his brace with less than ten minutes left in regulation time after Gerard Pique was penalised for handball inside the Barcelona box. In the end, the Catalans were held to a 2-2 draw by the resilient Osasuna side, as a stuttering start to the season continued. As a result, the knives were out after a disappointing result, with Ernesto Valverde and Pique copping the flak.
Now we have to re-evaluate our criticism of Coutinho. Maybe he wasn’t as bad as it seemed it was Valverde who has no idea what to do with him https://t.co/iR4e0hq7Sk
— – (@PurpIe_Reign) August 31, 2019
Clear penalty, childish mistake by Piqué, jumping with his arms open.
— Rafael Hernández (@RafaelH117) August 31, 2019
Ernesto Valverde illustrating how most Barcelona fans feel about Ernesto Valverde pic.twitter.com/Trt4YAGZg6
— Jonas Giæver (@CheGiaevara) August 31, 2019
I still don’t know what the board sees in valverde. A very useless coach. The board will be thinking of pushing Neymar’s move and forgetting that the coach is the issue.
Barcelona, its not easy supporting this team?♂️??
— Jeff.???? (@aponkyetrumu) August 31, 2019
Thoughts on Osasuna vs Barcelona #FCB:
– Semedo probably spent the whole night playing games.
– Pique and Lenglet need to improve
– Arthur should start every match.
– Griezmann needs to time his runs.
– Perez needs to grow quickly.
– Fati is here to stay.— Owuraku Ampofo (@owuraku_ampofo) August 31, 2019
But, the day belonged to 16-year-old prodigy Ansu Fati, who became the youngest goalscorer in Barcelona history.
– Hasn’t ever played for Barça B.
– Made his debut last week.
– Scores the 1-1 equalizer in a away game after 5 minutes coming on in a game where Barcelona is playing horribly.Ansu Fati is the name. pic.twitter.com/KdAg5JtRKH
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) August 31, 2019
ANSU FATI COMES OFF OF THE BENCH TO SAVE BARCELONA
16 YEARS OLD
NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE
VAMOS
— totalBarça (@totalBarca) August 31, 2019
Ansu Fati’s goal today for Barcelona. Youngest ever goalscorer for the Catalan club at 16 years old. Have a feeling we’ll be seeing this goal in 5 years as the goal that started a great player’s tally. pic.twitter.com/p023oY3IFB
— Henry Ferrabee (@ffc_henry) August 31, 2019
Ansu Fati:
✅second-youngest Barcelona player ever
✅youngest goalscorer in Barcelona’s history
✅3rd youngest goalscorer in La Liga’s history
✅first player born in 2002 to play in La LigaDestined for greatness. ?? pic.twitter.com/wVVkIr4m2M
— FootballTalentScout (@FTalentScout) August 31, 2019
Ansu Fati, 16 years old. The youngest goalscorer for Barcelona ever.
Remember the name. #AnsuFati pic.twitter.com/K8IFdANTgI
— Leo Messi ? (@LeoCuccittini10) August 31, 2019
Ansu Fati:
✔️ Youngest player to play for Barca since 1941
✔️ 3rd youngest scorer in La Liga historyA Legend is Born ? pic.twitter.com/VtPBbFZn06
— Ayodeji Ayodeji (@AyodejiX2) August 31, 2019
Ansu Fati with his first goal for Barcelona! Please stay in Paris Neymar pic.twitter.com/BR43M0gK0o
— J. Velazquez (@JuanDirection58) August 31, 2019
Another player hailed by the Barcelona faithfuls was Arthur, who turned the tide of the game with his goal and gave the visitors more control in midfield.
DONT YOU DARE TO BENCH THIS GUY AGAIN MR VALVERDE. #OsasunaBarça pic.twitter.com/Z56JRDbVqs
— RK?️ (@MATStheWall) August 31, 2019
? — Arthur vs Osasuna (after 80 days of no playtime):
37 minutes played
1 goal
96% pass accuracy
2 key passes
1 big chance created
4/4 succesfull dribbles
6/8 duels wonIt is time to understand that this man is key. pic.twitter.com/2lwxXNjVTM
— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) August 31, 2019
Arthur is the Key to Barcelona’s Tiki Taka and Vintage Transitions
Now I know why Valverde doesn’t like him ?
— ❤?Rock™ (@staconzy16) August 31, 2019
Arthur is the kind of player that’d thrive under any circumstances. He’s the player that loves the ball at his feet, moves it around well and works hard without it.
A midfield maestro. pic.twitter.com/cP4T1zdtf0
— Pranay ❁ (@lostprxnxy) August 31, 2019
