The Blaugranas displayed a remarkable comeback against Real Oviedo, overcoming an early deficit to clinch a 3-1 victory at the Carlos Tartiere Stadium. Despite Real Oviedo taking the lead with a goal from Alberto Reina in the first half (32’), Barcelona responded emphatically with a trio of goals in the second half. Eric García levelled the score with a stunning shot (55’), followed by Robert Lewandowski (79’) and Ronald Araújo (87’), who both scored headers to secure the win.
García’s equalizer came just ten minutes into the second half, showcasing his skill with a precise strike to the bottom left corner that left the goalkeeper with no chance.
Earlier in the first half, Barcelona’s Raphinha came close to scoring but hit the woodwork from a powerful shot.
The statistics from the match emphasized Barcelona’s dominance, as they controlled 73% of possession and registered 22 shots, with 15 on target, while one hit the post and three sailed wide.
Ronald Araújo was the standout performer, contributing significantly by not only scoring a goal but also making five critical interceptions and clearing two dangerous balls out of the box.
Eric García was also solid in defense, impressively adding a goal to his name while clearing four potential threats.
Real Oviedo’s coach, Veljko Paunovic, implemented a defensive 4-5-1 formation with Aarón Escandell in goal, flanked by Lucas Ahijado, Eric Bailly, David Carmo, and Rahim Alhassane in defense. The midfield featured Leander Dendoncker, Alberto Reina, Haissem Hassan, Santiago Cazorla, and Ilyas Chaira, while Salomón Rondón led the attack.
Conversely, Hans Flick’s Barcelona also lined up in a 4-5-1 setup, with Joan García as the goalkeeper and a defensive line composed of Eric García, Ronald Araújo, Pau Cubarsi, and Gerard Martín. The midfield included Pedri, Marc Casadó, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, and Marcus Rashford, with Ferran Torres leading the front line.
The match was officiated by Miguel Ortiz Arias.
In their next fixture, Real Oviedo will travel to Valencia, while Barcelona will host Real Sociedad at home.
Following this result, Real Oviedo remains in the relegation zone with just 3 points, currently standing at 18th place. Meanwhile, the victory allows Barcelona to maintain their position with 16 points, ranking them second in the league.
Substitutions for Real Oviedo
64’ 2T – Santiago Cazorla out for Luka Ilic, Haissem Hassan out for Kwasi Sibo, Raphinha out for Robert Lewandowski
74’ 2T – Ilyas Chaira out for Josip Brekalo
75’ 2T – Alberto Reina out for Alex Forés
89’ 2T – Leander Dendoncker out for Santiago Colombatto
Yellow Card for Real Oviedo:
46’ 2T Eric Bailly (Unsporting behavior)
Substitutions for Barcelona
45’ 2T – Marc Casadó out for Frenkie de Jong
72’ 2T – Gerard Martín out for Jules Koundé
90’ 2T – Pedri out for Marc Bernal and Marcus Rashford out for Andreas Christensen