Oviedo 1-3 Barcelona: Report, result, goals as Lewandowski helps Barca earn comeback win after Joan Garcia howler
Barcelona survived falling behind at Oviedo in LaLiga
Robert Lewandowski scored five minutes after his introduction as Barcelona came from behind to earn a fourth consecutive win in all competitions with victory at Oviedo in LaLiga.
Barca’s top scorer last season met fellow substitute Frenkie de Jong’s cross with 20 minutes remaining, turning the scoreline around via the crossbar after the hosts took the lead when Alberto Reina capitalised on a mistake by goalkeeper Joan Garcia to strike from an outlandish distance in the 33rd minute.
Robert Lewandowski heads in! 🔵🔴
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Off the crossbar and in from the Polish striker to hand Barcelona the lead 👏
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"It's in the back of the net from absolutely MILES OUT!" 🤯🤯🤯
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Alberto Reina finds the net from range after a huge mistake from Joan García 🔵
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Raphinha struck a post from outside the box shortly before the opening goal and Eric Garcia pounced from close range to equalise 11 minutes after the break.
Ronald Araujo headed Barca’s third in the 88th minute courtesy of a cross from Marcus Rashford, who started.
Barcelona are next in action on Sunday (17:30 BST / 12:30 ET / 09:30 PT) at home to Real Sociedad, who earned their first win of the season with a 1-0 victory at home to Mallorca on Wednesday.
Oviedo visit midtable Valencia on Monday (20:00 BST / 15:00 ET / 12:00 PT).
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Oviedo team vs Barcelona
Nacho Vidal was absent for Oviedo with a hamstring injury the right-back suffered against Elche and attacking midfielder Luka Ilic was also substituted in that game with an issue, starting on the bench this time.
Midfielder Alex Cardero has joined second-tier side Mirandes on loan for the season after extending his Oviedo deal until 2028.
Oviedo starting XI: Aaron Escandell, Lucas Ahijado, Eric Bailly, David Carmo, Rahim Alhassane, Haissem Hassan, Leander Dendoncker, Alberto Reina, Ilyas Chaira, Santi Cazorla, Salomon Rondon
Oviedo substitutes: Horatiu Moldovan, Kwasi Sibo, Santiago Colombatto, Dani Calvo, Oier Luengo, Brandon Domingues, Josip Brekalo, Alex Fores, Luka Ilic, Javi Lopez, Lamine Gueye, Marco Esteban
Barcelona team vs Oviedo
Lamine Yamal missed out for Barcelona again because of an injury to the Spain sensation’s groin and abdomen area.
Gavi is expected to be out for between four and five months with an injury to the Roja midfielder’s right knee.
Barca were also without goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen (back) and left-back Alejandro Balde (hamstring).
Barcelona starting XI: Joan Garcia, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Marc Casado, Gerard Martin, Eric Garcia, Pedri, Raphinha, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, Marcus Rashford
Barcelona substitutes: Robert Lewandowski, Andreas Christensen, Frenkie de Jong, Marc Bernal, Jules Kounde, Wojciech Szczesny, Jofre Torrents, Dro Fernandez, Roony Bardghji, Toni Fernandez, Eder Aller