Madrid, Dec. 14 -- FC Barcelona moved seven points ahead of Real Madrid with a 2-0 win at home to Osasuna.

Raphinha scored both of the goals in the second half after the visitors held Barcelona at bay for almost 70 minutes on Saturday nightThe Brazilian took a pass from Pedri to beat Sergio Herrera from outside of the penalty area in the 69th minute and was in the right place to slot home the second from a tight angle five minutes from time to assure the points.

The win piles the pressure on Real Madrid and its under-fire coach Xabi Alonso, who visit Deportivo Alaves on Sunday.

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