Barcelona returned to winning ways in LaLiga with a hard-fought 3-1 comeback victory over Real Oviedo at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere. Despite falling behind in the first half, goals from Eric García, Robert Lewandowski, and Ronald Araujo ensured Hansi Flick’s men left Asturias with three valuable points.
First Half: Oviedo Shock Barcelona
The hosts frustrated Barça early on, absorbing pressure and waiting for mistakes. That moment came in the 33rd minute, when goalkeeper Joan García misplayed a pass in his own box. Alberto Reina intercepted and calmly finished into an empty net to put Oviedo 1-0 up.
Barcelona created chances through Pedri and Ferran, but poor finishing and Oviedo’s compact defense meant the visitors went into halftime trailing.
Second Half: Flick’s Changes Turn the Tide
At the break, Hansi Flick introduced Frenkie de Jong, replacing Marc Casadó to inject control into midfield. The move quickly paid off.
In the 56th minute, Eric García leveled the score by reacting fastest inside the box, slotting home after Oviedo failed to clear a loose ball. That goal lifted Barcelona’s confidence and shifted the momentum.
Lewandowski Steps Up
By the 69th minute, Flick turned to his bench again, bringing on Robert Lewandowski. Just minutes later, the Polish striker made the difference.
Rising highest to meet a De Jong cross, Lewandowski’s powerful header clipped the crossbar before nestling in the back of the net, giving Barça a 2-1 lead. It was another reminder of his experience and clinical finishing, even as he continues to fight for a regular starting role.
Araujo Seals the Victory
With Oviedo pushing for an equalizer, Barcelona struck again. In the 88th minute, captain Ronald Araujo powered home a header from a corner to secure the 3-1 win.
The late goal underlined Barça’s superiority in the second half and confirmed the comeback was complete.
Key Takeaways
Resilience: Barcelona bounced back from a poor first half to dominate the second.
Flick’s Impact: Smart substitutions from Hansi Flick proved decisive.
Goalscorers: García, Lewandowski, and Araujo all played vital roles in turning the game around.
League Standing: With this win, Barcelona secured their fifth victory in six LaLiga matches, keeping them firmly in the title race.
Bottom line
Barcelona showed grit and character in Oviedo, turning a potential upset into a valuable three points. With contributions from experienced leaders like Lewandowski and Araujo, and tactical tweaks from Hansi Flick, the Blaugrana continue to build momentum in their LaLiga campaign.
The next test awaits at home against Real Sociedad, where fans will expect another strong performance.
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