The Digest:
In a dramatic display of veteran prowess, Robert Lewandowski came off the bench to secure a vital 3-1 comeback victory for Barcelona against Real Oviedo, proving that class remains permanent even when form fluctuates. The Polish striker's decisive header overturned an embarrassing first-half error from goalkeeper Joan Garcia, keeping Barcelona within touching distance of rivals Real Madrid in the La Liga title race.
- Robert Lewandowski scored the winning goal as a second-half substitute
- Goalkeeper Joan Garcia's errant pass gifted Oviedo a 40-yard opener
- Eric Garcia equalized with a close-range tap-in early in the second half
- Ronald Araujo sealed the victory with a late glancing header in the 89th minute
- Substitute Frenkie de Jong provided a crucial assist after entering at halftime
- The victory narrowed Barcelona's gap behind Real Madrid to just two points
- Manager Hansi Flick's substitutions proved decisive in turning the match around
Sources: Goal
