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Second-half surge lifts Barça back to the top

La Liga standings after Barcelona beat Real Oviedo

Barcelona reclaimed first place in La Liga after beating Real Oviedo at Spotify Camp Nou on Sunday.

Barca strike after tough first half

Barcelona moved back to the top of the Spanish league table with impressive home win against Real Oviedo on Sunday evening.

The match played at Spotify Camp Nou was difficult early on.

Oviedo defended deeply in first half and closed down spaces well stopping Barcelona from creating clear chances during the opening 45 minute.

The visitors controlled the rhythm with their defensive approach and Barca struggled to threaten the goal before the break.

Olmo opens the door as Barcelona take control

The second half brought different story. Barcelona increased the pressure and finally broke through when Dani Olmo scored the opener with fine shot after forcing mistakes in Oviedo’s back line.

Soon after Raphinha added the second goal in the 57 minute. He took advantage of poor defensive pass, won the ball, went through on goal and lifted calm finish over the goalkeeper.

Lamine Yamal seals the win in style

Barcelona’s best moment came in the 73 minute when teenage star Lamine Yamal produced brilliant goal.

He met cross with acrobatic overhead kick giving the home crowd special highlight and securing the victory.

The strong second half performance confirmed Barcelona’s attacking power after a slow start.

Table impact: Barca back above Real Madrid

With the result Barcelona regained top spot from rivals Real Madrid who had briefly taken first place after defeating Villarreal 2-0 on Saturday.

Barcelona now have 52 point sitting one point ahead of Madrid. Oviedo remain bottom of the table with just 13 point continuing their difficult season.

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