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Barca return to La Liga summit with 3-0 win

January 25, 2026 / 10:01 PM
Barca return to La Liga summit with 3-0 win
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Sharjah 24 – AFP: Barcelona reclaimed first place in La Liga after defeating Real Oviedo 3-0 at a partially reopened Camp Nou. The victory moved them one point ahead of Real Madrid, who had briefly taken top spot after beating Villarreal on Saturday.

Olmo opens the scoring

Despite Oviedo sitting at the bottom of the table, Barcelona had to work hard to break through a stubborn defensive setup. The match remained goalless until the second half, when Dani Olmo finally found the net following strong pressure from Lamine Yamal and Raphinha inside the box.

Raphinha doubles the lead

Oviedo’s defensive frailty surfaced again shortly after, as a poor back-pass from David Costas allowed Raphinha to run through and calmly lift the ball over the goalkeeper, making it 2-0 and putting the game beyond doubt.

Yamal’s spectacular finish seals the win

The highlight of the match came when young star Lamine Yamal produced an acrobatic volley from an Olmo cross, scoring with a stunning sideways scissor-kick to complete Barcelona’s victory. The win was secured despite a heavy downpour at the stadium, with Oviedo’s goalkeeper Aaron Escandell later denying Robert Lewandowski a fourth goal.

 

January 25, 2026 / 10:01 PM

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