Barcelona came from behind to win 3-1 against Real Oviedo on Thursday. After Real Oviedo took the lead with an early goal by Alberto Reina, Barcelona bounced back in the second half. Eric Garcia, Robert Lewandowski, and Ronald Araujo each scored, sealing the victory for Barcelona.
Barcelona’s recent victory means they are still unbeaten in the league and currently hold the second position with 16 points from six games. They are just two points behind the top team, Real Madrid. On the other hand, Oviedo is struggling and is in the last spot of the standings, having earned only three points so far.
Goalkeeper Error Gives Oviedo Shock Lead
In a match between Barcelona and Oviedo, a big mistake by Barcelona’s goalkeeper, Joan Garcia, allowed Oviedo to score first. While trying to kick the ball away from his goal, Garcia made a poor pass that went wrong. This mistake gave Reina from Oviedo an easy chance to score by sending a clever lob over Garcia from far away in the 33rd minute.
Barcelona’s Second-Half Comeback
Barcelona scored their first goal in the 56th minute when Eric Garcia found the ball after a save and kicked it in from right in front of the net. Then, in the 70th minute, substitute Lewandowski took the lead for Barcelona with a powerful header that soared above the defenders.
Oviedo pressed hard to try and score a goal that would tie the game, but in the final minutes, Araujo scored with a header from a corner kick, securing the win for the Catalan team.
“It was a challenging game. Oviedo played some good football, and we struggled to score in the first half. However, in the second half, we picked up the pace, which helped us get three goals,” Lewandowski said in an interview with DAZN.
“I need to get my work done no matter what. The truth is, we have a game every three days. It’s important for us to stay responsible and alert.”e and alert.”
“I had some injuries at the end of the pre-season, so I needed extra time to recover and get back to my best. I’m a patient person. What matters most to me is being able to play well and score goals to support my team. Right now, I feel great physically.”
Match Analysis: Key Moments
Hansi Flick’s team, which is still without the injured young player Lamine Yamal for the fourth match in a row, started Ferran Torres instead of the experienced Robert Lewandowski. They took control of the game early on, primarily thanks to Marcus Rashford’s impressive performance.
In the 10th minute, the English forward made a powerful shot on goal that required a fantastic save from Oviedo’s goalkeeper, Aaron Escandell. Just a few minutes later, he took another shot from the edge of the penalty area that was also impressive. Additionally, Raphinha tried his luck with a long-range shot that hit the post.
The game changed in the 33rd minute when the team playing at home took advantage of a mistake made by Barcelona’s goalkeeper, Garcia.
After halftime, Barcelona played with renewed energy. Eric Garcia quickly took advantage of a missed shot when the goalkeeper, Escandell, made an impressive save against Ferran Torres. Bringing in Lewandowski as a substitute also turned out to be a great decision.
In the 70th minute of the match, the Polish striker scored a stunning goal by jumping high to head the ball into the top left corner of the net, following a great cross from Frenkie de Jong. This moment quieted the enthusiastic crowd at the Carlos Tartiere stadium and marked an impressive comeback for last year’s champions. Shortly after, Araujo secured the victory with another goal.
This Sunday, Barcelona will play against Real Sociedad. Then on Monday, Oviedo will head to Valencia for their match.
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