Barcelona reclaimed their position at the summit of La Liga with a commanding 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo on Sunday.
After a lackluster first half that saw the league leaders struggle to penetrate Oviedo’s defensive block, Hansi Flick’s side ignited after the interval.
Dani Olmo broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute following a high-press recovery by Lamine Yamal, before Raphinha doubled the advantage shortly after with a sophisticated chip.
The evening’s crowning moment arrived in the 73rd minute when Yamal executed a breathtaking scissor-kick volley to seal the win.
The result moves the Catalan giants back ahead of Real Madrid as the title race intensifies heading into the final months of the season.
Player Ratings
Joan García (7.9/10):
The goalkeeper was largely a spectator for the duration of the contest. He remained focused during rare Oviedo forays, registering two routine saves to ensure a clean sheet and a comfortable evening between the posts.
Eric García (7.7/10):
Starting in a somewhat unnatural right-back role, García looked slightly out of his element initially. However, his performance leveled out significantly once he transitioned to center-back in the second half, where his composure helped stabilize the backline.
Pau Cubarsí (7.8/10):
The youngster delivered a defensive masterclass, showing maturity beyond his years. He was physically dominant against Federico Viñas and displayed an elite ability to recover possession, snuffing out any potential counter-attacks from the visitors.
Gerard Martín (6.6/10):
It was a difficult afternoon for Martín, who struggled with the pace of Oviedo’s wingers. After picking up a yellow card for a desperate late challenge, Flick opted to replace him at the half-time break to avoid further risk.
João Cancelo (6.9/10):
In his first start since returning to the club, Cancelo played a more disciplined and conservative game than usual. He focused on maintaining his defensive positioning rather than his trademark attacking surges, resulting in a solid but quiet performance.
Frenkie de Jong (7.5/10):
The Dutchman was the engine room for the Blaugrana, dictating the tempo with precise distribution. His signature ball-carrying ability allowed Barcelona to camp in the opposition half, effectively filling the creative void in the center of the pitch.
Marc Casadó (7.2/10):
Casadó provided a tireless work rate, acting as a “vacuum” in the midfield to sweep up loose balls. Beyond his defensive output, he flashed his playmaking potential with several dangerous deliveries that nearly resulted in assists.
Lamine Yamal (8.1/10):
After a quiet first period, the teenager exploded into life in the second half. His relentless pressing forced the error for the opening goal, and his acrobatic scissor-kick finish served as a spectacular exclamation point on the victory.
Dani Olmo (8.8/10):
Continuing his incredible form in 2026, the Player of the Match was the catalyst for the second-half breakthrough. He rifled home a powerful opener and provided an assist, proving once again to be Flick’s most reliable offensive weapon.
Raphinha (8.1/10):
While his first-half contributions were mostly defensive, the Brazilian found his clinical edge after the restart. He capitalized on a defensive blunder to score a “classy chip,” marking his eighth league goal of a highly productive campaign.
Robert Lewandowski (7.3/10):
The veteran striker was excellent in his movement and constantly found himself in high-percentage scoring areas. Although he will be disappointed not to have converted one of his multiple chances, his presence kept the Oviedo defense pinned back all night.