Yamal Magic Lights Up Camp Nou as Barca Cruise Past Oviedo
- Barcelona returned to the top of LaLiga with a commanding 3-0 victory over struggling Real Oviedo, turning a sluggish first half into a second-half masterclass powered by Dani Olmo, Raphinha and a moment of brilliance from Lamine Yamal.
Barcelona shook off a flat opening period to deliver a comfortable 3-0 win over Real Oviedo at the Spotify Camp Nou, reclaiming top spot in LaLiga and sending a clear message in the title race.
The first half was largely forgettable, with both sides cancelling each other out and chances at a premium. Oviedo showed early intent through Haissem Hassan, while Barcelona dominated possession without cutting edge. The clearest opening fell to Raphinha in stoppage time, but Aaron Escandell stood firm to keep the score level at the break.
Everything changed early in the second half as Barca capitalised on Oviedo mistakes. In the 52nd minute, Lamine Yamal’s relentless pressure forced David Carmo into an error inside the box. The loose ball broke kindly for Dani Olmo, who kept his composure to guide a low finish into the bottom corner and finally break the deadlock.
Five minutes later, Oviedo gifted Barcelona a second. A blind back pass from David Costas was seized upon by Raphinha, who raced through on goal and delicately chipped Escandell to double the lead and put daylight between the sides.
With confidence flowing, Barcelona began to enjoy themselves, and the moment of the night arrived in the 73rd minute. Olmo floated in a teasing delivery from the left and Yamal, showing maturity beyond his years, produced a stunning overhead kick from the edge of the area. The ball flew into the bottom corner, leaving Escandell rooted and the Camp Nou on its feet.
From there, it was routine for the hosts. Barca managed the game expertly, circulating possession and limiting Oviedo to hopeful efforts, while creating further chances of their own. The statistics underlined the dominance, with Barcelona posting a superior xG and rarely looking troubled as the rain poured down late on.
The victory lifts Barcelona to 52 points, one clear of Real Madrid, and keeps their title defence firmly on track. Attention now turns to an away trip to Elche, while Real Oviedo remain bottom of the table and face another crucial battle in their fight for survival when they host Girona.
