Barcelona secured a 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo at Camp Nou, returning to the top of La Liga with 52 points, one ahead of Real Madrid. The match turned in the second half after a balanced first period, with goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha, and Lamine Yamal sealing the win. Oviedo, at the bottom of the table with just two wins this season, put up a fight but couldn't hold out.
Barcelona hosted Real Oviedo at Camp Nou on January 25, 2026, aiming to bounce back from a recent loss to Real Sociedad that had cost them the league lead. Hansi Flick's side started with their lineup featuring Joan Garcia in goal, Joao Cancelo, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Eric Garcia, Marc Casado, Frenkie de Jong, Dani Olmo, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, and Robert Lewandowski up front. Ferran Torres was absent due to a hamstring injury, leaving Lewandowski to lead the attack.
The first half was even, with Oviedo making a confident start. Haissem Hassan tested Garcia from range, and Federico Vinas had a shot ruled offside. Barcelona dominated possession but struggled to create chances, with Lewandowski kept quiet by Oviedo's compact defense. Raphinha's late effort was saved by Alvaro Escandell, keeping the score level at halftime.
The second half shifted quickly. In the 52nd minute, Yamal dispossessed Tomas Carmo in the box, and after his shot was blocked, Olmo fired home for 1-0. Five minutes later, Raphinha capitalized on a misplaced back pass from David Costas, lifting the ball over Escandell to make it 2-0. Barcelona then controlled the game, pinning Oviedo deep.
The highlight came in the 73rd minute when Olmo crossed for Yamal, who scored with a brilliant overhead kick into the bottom corner. Lewandowski was denied late in heavy rain, but the result was secure. Oviedo's lineup included Escandell, Lucas Ahijado, Costas, Carmo, and others, but they couldn't overcome Barcelona's second-half dominance.
This win, following a midweek 4-2 Champions League victory over Slavia Prague, keeps Barcelona in the title race while highlighting their depth despite injuries.
