Barcelona delivered a commanding performance on Sunday night, easing to a 3–0 victory over Real Oviedo to reclaim top spot in the La Liga standings.
The Catalan giants dominated possession from the opening whistle but were initially held at bay by a resilient Oviedo defence in the first half. Despite creating several chances, Barcelona went into the break level as the visitors struggled to convert their early dominance into goals.
The breakthrough came shortly after the restart when Dani Olmo found the back of the net, calmly finishing from close range to give Barcelona a deserved lead. The goal opened the floodgates, with Raphinha doubling the advantage minutes later after a swift attacking move that caught the Oviedo backline off guard.
Teenage sensation Lamine Yamal put the result beyond doubt late in the game, producing a moment of brilliance to score Barcelona’s third and cap off an emphatic display. His goal drew loud applause from the home crowd as Barcelona tightened their grip on the match.
The win sees Barcelona leapfrog their title rivals at the top of the table, strengthening their position in an increasingly competitive title race. Head coach Xavi Hernández praised his team’s patience and control, highlighting their second-half intensity as the key difference.
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