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Barcelona Top LaLiga After Oviedo Win

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Lamine Yamal's spectacular 73rd-minute volley sealed Barcelona's 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo, propelling Hansi Flick's side back to the LaLiga summit. Dani Olmo broke the deadlock before Raphinha—now with nine goals in ten matches—doubled the lead with a delicate chip. The win restores a one-point advantage over arch-rivals Real Madrid.

Oviedo, rooted to the bottom of the table since September, frustrated Barça for a disjointed first half. The hosts finally found rhythm after the break, with Olmo's angled strike and Raphinha's opportunistic finish rewarding their sustained pressure. Yamal's acrobatic effort, meeting Olmo's cross, provided the emphatic conclusion.

This result maintains Barcelona's title charge, crucial ahead of a looming El Clásico. For Oviedo, the defeat deepens a desperate relegation battle. The focus now shifts to whether Barça can hold their lead and if Yamal's rare strike sparks a scoring run for the 18-year-old.