Barcelona showed their class in Asturias, coming from behind to beat Real Oviedo 3–1 in Round 6 of LaLiga at the Carlos Tartiere. The Catalans preserved their unbeaten run, while newly promoted Oviedo rued missed opportunities and defensive lapses.
It was Real Oviedo who stunned the hosts in the 33rd minute. A misplaced clearance by Barça’s new goalkeeper, Joan García, attempting to deal with a long ball, handed possession to Alberto Reina, who skillfully lobbed it from distance into the empty net.
The goal seemed to awaken Barcelona, and Marcus Rashford, who had earlier tested Oviedo’s keeper Aarón Escandell, forced a sharp save, and Raphinha hit a shot off the post. But despite territorial dominance, Barça went into halftime 0-1 down.
Barcelona rediscovered their rhythm after the break. In the 56th minute, from a pinned corner sequence, Eric García tapped in from close range after Escandell had saved an earlier attempt. The equalizer decisively shifted momentum.
Then came the key turning point in the 70th minute, substitute Robert Lewandowski rose high to head home a cross from Frenkie de Jong, giving Barcelona the lead.
Late in the game, Ronald Araujo wrapped up the win in the 88th minute, powering a header from a Marcus Rashford corner into the bottom corner.
Robert Lewandowski and Frenkie de Jong made a major impact off the bench. Eric García also proved vital by getting the equalizer and stabilizing the defense. Ronald Araujo seemed to have found his solidity again as he provided finishing strength and aerial dominance at the back.
On Oviedo’s side, Alberto Reina was lively and punished Barcelona’s errors, but his side lacked consistency and control over large swathes of the match.
Oviedo’s persistence was commendable, but they lacked defensive discipline. The error by their keeper allowed the opening goal. Their offense was sporadic and often succumbed under pressure. Also, they struggled to maintain structure once Barcelona took control in the second half.
This comeback gives Barcelona momentum and keeps the pressure high on the league leaders, while Oviedo returns home with lessons to learn about managing games, defending under siege, and converting rare chances.
