Barcelona edged one point ahead of their rivals Real Madrid at the top of La Liga after a convincing win against struggling Real Oviedo, who sit at the bottom of the table.
The match saw Dani Olmo open the scoring in the 52nd minute, finding the bottom corner with precision. Raphinha doubled the lead just five minutes later, skillfully lifting the ball over Oviedo’s goalkeeper Aaron Escandell after capitalizing on a defensive mistake by David Costas. The evening was capped off by a stunning bicycle kick from teenage sensation Lamine Yamal in the 73rd minute, following a perfectly placed cross from Olmo.
This victory marked Barcelona’s tenth home win in La Liga under manager Hansi Flick, a feat not achieved since December 2019 when they were under Ernesto Valverde. Although Barcelona initially struggled in the first half, with their best chance thwarted just before half-time, they demonstrated a marked improvement after the break, successfully maintaining their narrow lead over Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Real Oviedo’s position remains precarious, sitting eight points adrift of safety.
Looking ahead, Barcelona’s focus shifts to their upcoming match against Copenhagen, scheduled for Wednesday at 20:00 GMT, where they will aim to secure a top-eight finish in the Champions League group stage and avoid potential play-offs. This is an important opportunity for the team as they strive for success on both domestic and European fronts.