(Football results) - Barcelona overwhelmed Real Oviedo with a 3-0 victory in La Liga Round 21, with Dani Olmo and Lamine Yamal standing out, helping the home team at Camp Nou claim all three points.
Barcelona continued their impressive form by securing a convincing 3-0 win over Real Oviedo at home in the 21st round of La Liga, thereby strengthening their position in the race in Spain’s top football league.
The Camp Nou side quickly took control right after kickoff with superior ball possession. Barcelona employed their usual possession-based style, constantly circulating the ball in midfield to stretch Oviedo’s dense defense. However, in the first half, the home team’s forwards failed to convert their chances. On the other hand, Oviedo launched a few notable counterattacks, forcing goalkeeper Joan Garcia to make timely saves.
After the break, Barcelona stepped up the pace and quickly made a difference. In the 52nd minute, Dani Olmo opened the scoring with a low, precise shot from outside the box that hit the post before going in, leaving goalkeeper Aaron Escandell helpless. This breakthrough goal boosted the home team’s confidence. Just five minutes later, Raphinha doubled the lead with a skillful move inside the box followed by a delicate chip, making it 2-0.
Oviedo tried to push forward to find a goal but couldn’t break through Barcelona’s well-organized defense. In the 73rd minute, the match was almost decided when Dani Olmo delivered a perfect cross, allowing Lamine Yamal to execute a stunning overhead kick to seal the 3-0 win.
In the final minutes, Barcelona deliberately slowed the tempo, fully controlling the game to preserve the scoreline. This Round 21 La Liga victory not only earned three valuable points but also demonstrated Barcelona’s stability and squad depth during a crucial phase of the season.