In a dominant La Liga outing, FC Barcelona defeated Osasuna 3-0 on March 28, with goals from Ferran Torres (11′), Dani Olmo (21′ penalty), and Robert Lewandowski (77′). The win solidifies Barça’s push in the title race, but the post-match spotlight has shifted to an unexpected controversy.
According to emerging reports, Osasuna are considering filing an official complaint against Barcelona for allegedly fielding an improper lineup—specifically citing the inclusion of Iñigo Martínez.
Under the current football regulations, players withdrawn from international duty due to injury or physical issues are not permitted to feature for their club within five days of the end of the international break. Iñigo Martínez, who was recently withdrawn from Spain’s national team camp, was reportedly included in Barça’s squad for this game—raising concerns over a possible breach.
If Osasuna’s complaint is upheld by La Liga or the Spanish Football Federation, Barcelona could face disciplinary action, potentially including a forfeit of the match result.
No official statement has been released by FC Barcelona yet, but the situation is being closely monitored as it could have serious implications on the standings and regulations moving forward.
This is a developing story.
