FC Barcelona staged a 3-1 comeback victory against Real Oviedo in LaLiga Matchday 6 at Estadio Carlos Tartiere.
Oviedo took the lead in the 33rd minute through Alberto Reina, capitalizing on a Joan Garcia error.
Barcelona, despite dominating possession, struggled against Oviedo’s compact defense.
In the second half, Eric Garcia equalized after Ferran Torres’ shot was saved.
Substitute Frenkie de Jong’s cross led to Robert Lewandowski’s header in the 70th minute, and Ronald Araujo sealed the win with a late set-piece header.
Barcelona’s resilience extended its 42-match scoring streak.
Here are Barcelona’s player ratings:
Joan Garcia (7/10)
Critical error in the 33rd minute gifted Real Oviedo the lead, undermining his otherwise solid presence.
Needs to improve decision-making under pressure to avoid costly mistakes.
Gerard Martín (6.5/10)
Showed defensive stability but struggled to contribute offensively against Oviedo’s tight defense.
His positioning was reliable, though he lacked impact in the attacking third.
Pau Cubarsí (7/10)
Maintained composure in defense, helping to neutralize Oviedo’s counterattacks.
Displayed good awareness but could improve in organizing the backline during set pieces.
Eric Garcia (8.5/10)
Scored the crucial equalizer in the 56th minute, showing opportunism and composure.
His defensive work was steady, though he occasionally struggled with Oviedo’s high press.
Ronald Araujo (8/10)
Anchored the defense with strong tackling and aerial dominance, while his forward surges, including the third goal, added pressure on Oviedo.
Despite not scoring and committing a handball foul, his defensive solidity and contributions to attacking moves were vital in the comeback.
Marc Casadó (6/10)
Worked hard in midfield but lacked the creativity to break Oviedo’s defensive block.
His energy was notable, though he struggled to connect with the forwards.
Pedri (9/10)
Displayed vision and mobility in midfield, attempting to orchestrate plays despite limited space.
Could have been more incisive in the final third to create clearer chances.
Marcus Rashford (7/10)
Created danger with a notable chance in the 10th minute, but was inconsistent in his delivery.
His pace troubled Oviedo, but he needs to be more clinical in front of goal.
Dani Olmo (7/10)
Showed intent with an early long-range effort and remained a creative spark in attack.
His movement was sharp, but he was stifled by Oviedo’s organized defense.
Raphinha (7.5/10)
Pressed well and linked up play, but his final ball lacked precision in key moments.
His work rate was high, though he struggled to find space in the crowded attacking zone.
Ferran Torres (7/10)
His half-volley in the 56th minute led to the equalizer, showing good control and intent.
Was lively on the left but could improve consistency in delivering dangerous crosses.
Substitutes:
Jules Koundé (6.5/10)
Solid in defending long balls, but was less effective in building play from the back.
Needs to be more decisive in advancing to support the attack against compact defenses.
Frenkie de Jong (8.5/10)
Transformed the midfield after coming on at halftime, dictating play with precise passing and accelerating Barcelona’s tempo against Oviedo’s compact defense.
His perfectly clipped cross in the 70th minute set up Lewandowski’s winning goal, showcasing his vision and importance to the team.
Robert Lewandowski (9/10)
Entered in the 65th minute and scored the decisive header five minutes later, securing the 3-1 victory with his third LaLiga goal of the season.
His clinical finishing and aerial prowess proved crucial, reinforcing his status as Barcelona’s go-to striker in clutch moments.
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