Barcelona overturn a shock deficit to beat Real Oviedo 3–1 — Lewandowski and Araujo goals, Garcia error, and Flick’s rotation key. Full recap, stats & what’s next.
Barcelona vs Oviedo — Quick snapshot
Barcelona recovered from a stunning 35-yard opener by Oviedo’s Alberto Reina to win 3–1 at Carlos Tartiere, with Eric García, Lewandowski and Ronald Araujo scoring in a second-half turnaround.
Why Oviedo vs Barcelona mattered
- First meeting in 24 years: Barça returned to Oviedo for the first La Liga meeting since 2001.
- Test of depth and resolve: With injuries sidelining Gavi, Lamine Yamal, and more, Barcelona’s ability to grind out a win showcased squad resilience.
- Momentum in title race: The win keeps Barça close behind Real Madrid in the standings.
- Dramatic swings & redemption: A goalkeeping error that gifted Oviedo the lead, followed by a thrilling comeback: that narrative makes for compelling drama.
Real Oviedo – Barcelona: Final score & key statistics
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Final Score | Real Oviedo 1 – 3 Barcelona |
| Scorers | Oviedo: Alberto Reina (35′) Barça: Eric García, Robert Lewandowski, Ronald Araujo |
| Possession / Shots | Barcelona dominated second half, pressing and creating chances; exact possession share available on match trackers |
| Player ratings | Eric García (8.5), Pedri (8), others rated in match reports |
How the match unfolded — narrative & turning points
First half — beauty from deep & Barça stunned
Oviedo stunned Barcelona in the 33rd minute when Alberto Reina launched a stunning strike from well outside the box — capitalizing on a goalkeeper error by Joan García who ventured off his line.
Barcelona had chances before and after that—Rashford’s effort, Raphinha hitting the post, and other threatening sequences—but they couldn’t convert.
The halftime line read Oviedo 1–0 Barça. (beIN SPORTS)
Second half — Barça’s resurgence
Hansi Flick made smart substitutions. Frenkie de Jong was introduced at half-time to stabilize midfield and helped shift momentum.
- Eric García equalized (≈ 55′) after a corner rebound.
- Robert Lewandowski put Barça ahead (≈ 77′) via a header from a De Jong assist. (AS USA)
- Ronald Araujo sealed the comeback with a powerful header from a Rashford corner (≈ 86′). (beIN SPORTS)
Oviedo pushed late but were held off by Barça’s defense and a few key saves by Joan García.
[Note: Images are collected from Instagram]
Player performances & ratings
- Eric García: Named among Barça’s best (8.5) — scored the equalizer and read danger well. (Barca Universal)
- Pedri: Controlled midfield rhythm, key passes, and recovery. Rated ~8.0.
- Joan García: Made a critical error early but redeemed himself with saves afterward. Rated ~6.4.
- Raphinha, Rashford, Lewandowski, Araujo: contributed in attack and finishing moments.
Oviedo’s Reina earned praise for his long-strike goal; Escandell, the Oviedo keeper, pulled off several good saves to keep the score respectable.
Tactical & managerial insights
Barcelona (Flick’s tweaks):
- The substitution of De Jong at halftime shifted mid-control.
- Use of set-pieces and crossing combos (Rashford corner → Araujo) paid.
- Flick defended García’s mistake but emphasized trust in the system and personnel. (Barca Blaugranes)
Oviedo’s approach:
- They tried a defensive setup early, hoping to absorb pressure and catch Barça off guard.
- Reina’s long strike was a moment of individual brilliance rather than tactical dominance.
- Their structure began to crumble under sustained pressure in the second half.
COMEBACK COMPLETE! ✅ pic.twitter.com/HQL8Svvafs
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) September 25, 2025
Broader context & season implications
- Barça maintain a strong start: they’ve not lost in their first five league games (4 wins, 1 draw). (VAVEL.com – Live Sports)
- The injuries to Gavi (knee) and Lamine Yamal (pubic injury) are impactful — both are out for coming matches.
- Real Madrid still lead; Barça now chase them while balancing injuries and rotations. (Reuters)
- Oviedo, newly promoted after 24 years, are under pressure to find consistent form. Their early league struggles continue. (El País)
Where to watch & broadcast info
- Internationally, ESPN, Premier Sports, Amazon Prime Video, and other league partners listed in match previews. (SI)
- La Liga’s own broadcast partners vary by country.
- For live updates, blogs like beIN Sports offered minute-by-minute coverage (e.g. live blog: “Oviedo – Barça sin Lamine Yamal”). (beIN SPORTS)
- For replays and highlights, use Barça’s official channel, LaLiga’s YouTube, and sports media sites.