Scoring again at home. With that mindset, Real Oviedo approached the sixth matchday of LaLiga EA Sports. The Carbayones returned to the Carlos Tartiere almost a month after their victory against Real Sociedad, with the clear intention of adding points again in this league start. Aarón Escandell, Lucas, Bailly, David Carmo, Rahim, Hassan, Dendoncker, Alberto Reina, Ilyas, Santi Cazorla, and Rondón. This was the starting eleven chosen by Veljko Paunovic against Football Club Barcelona.
Dani Olmo, with a shot from the instep that went over the crossbar, had the first chance for Hansi Flick's team. Real Oviedo, aware of the importance of scoring on Thursday night, came out very active, so much so that they managed to pin Barcelona in their area during the opening minutes. However, Escandell had to intervene on the goal line to prevent the visitors' first goal. Rashford, the most active of the Catalans, forced the Valencian goalkeeper into action with a powerful volley and later with another shot from the instep. Three minutes later, Lucas crossed to Rondón, who tried to beat Joan García, but the goalkeeper managed to clear the ball.
Past the half-hour mark, the blue goalkeeper appeared again on the goal line to prevent a goal from the Blaugrana. Raphinha, with a shot from outside the box, and Araujo, with an inside-foot strike, created a double chance for Barcelona. Shortly after, the stands of the Carlos Tartiere erupted. Joan García made an error in the clearance, and Alberto Reina took advantage of the Catalan's misstep to unleash a shot from three-quarters of the field with his right foot, sending the Oviedo stadium into a frenzy. 1-0. A stunning goal from the player from Chiclana de la Frontera and total euphoria as they headed into the locker room with the lead.
After the restart, Veljko Paunovic's team stuck to the same game plan. But in the 55th minute, Barcelona equalized the match. Araujo crossed to Ferrán, who, on the turn, tried to score, but Escandell, very alert, saved the ball. However, Eric García appeared under the goal to make it 1-1. Six minutes later, Reina was close to scoring, but Joan García secured the ball. Later, Sibo and Ilic came on, but the goal came at the other end. Lewandowski, who had just come on to replace Raphinha, delivered a header straight into the top corner. Unstoppable. 1-2. Brekalo and Álex Forés came on in the 75th minute in search of an equalizer. Two minutes later, Rondón was close to leveling the score, but Koundé blocked the Venezuelan striker's shot. In the final stretch, Barcelona scored the third and final goal, making it 1-3, and Colombatto replaced Dendoncker. Lucas, in the end, had a chance to score, but Joan García stopped him low. Now, it's time to focus on Valencia CF.
