"Oviedo had nothing to lose, and that's part of football. They pressed high up the pitch, and we didn't play well in the first half. But we improved in the second half and were able to press. That's what I want to see from the team: intensity and pressure. That's a difficult question. For me, the most important thing was the first goal, how we pressed. The first goal was more important than the third, but obviously, we all loved seeing that goal."
"Of course. He had more space and more potential in the second half. He did the right thing when he had to. We're happy. You saw it too. He played on the right, then at centre-back. He gives us stability and is growing as a leader. He likes this role. He has grown up here, at La Masia. It's great to see his versatility, his quality. He's incredible."
Barcelona returned to the top of La Liga after a 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo at Camp Nou, with goals from Dani Olmo, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal. Oviedo started boldly, pressing high and causing problems that left Barcelona underwhelming in the first half. The team improved in the second half by raising intensity and applying pressure, which produced the decisive moments. Lamine Yamal found more space and contributed effectively without fitness concerns. Eric Garcia delivered versatility and defensive stability by performing at right-back and centre-back, while patience and collective development remain important for players like Dani Olmo.
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