Barcelona Comes Back to Defeat Real Oviedo 3-1 in Thrilling Match

Barcelona staged a determined comeback to defeat newly-promoted Real Oviedo 3-1 at the Carlos Tartiere Stadium, keeping pressure on La Liga leaders Real Madrid. The win leaves Barcelona just two points behind their rivals after six rounds of the 2025/26 season. Real Oviedo shocked the visitors in the 33rd minute when Alberto Reina capitalized on a poor clearance from Barça goalkeeper Joan García, sending a long-range shot into an empty net. Despite Barcelona’s dominance in possession and numerous first-half chances—Marcus Rashford forced two key saves and Raphinha hit the post—they went into halftime trailing 0-1. Barcelona responded early in the second half. In the 56th minute, Eric García tapped in from close range after Ferran Torres’ effort was parried by Oviedo keeper Aarón Escandell. The turning point came in the 70th minute when veteran striker Robert Lewandowski, brought on as a substitute, powered home a header from Frenkie de Jong’s cross to put Barça ahead. Ronald Araújo sealed the victory with another header from a Rashford corner in the 88th minute. The match also marked Marcus Rashford’s return to the starting lineup after a brief disciplinary absence. Barcelona were without Lamine Yamal and Gavi due to injury, but Frenkie de Jong made a notable impact off the bench. Joan García, despite his earlier error, redeemed himself with a crucial late save against Lucas Ahijado. This result extends Barcelona’s unbeaten run and secures their third consecutive league win. Oviedo, meanwhile, remain near the bottom of the table, struggling to find form in their return to the top flight. Next, Barcelona will shift focus to their upcoming Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain. For a detailed breakdown of individual performances, see the Barcelona player ratings vs Real Oviedo. For minute-by-minute action and highlights, visit Real Oviedo 1-3 Barcelona: summary, goals, highlights.