FC Barcelona Triumphs Over Oviedo Amid Weather Challenges at Camp Nou

omidbasir- FC Barcelona reclaimed the top spot in La Liga with a commanding 3-0 victory against rock-bottom Oviedo at Camp Nou.

Despite a challenging first half where the teams went into the break scoreless, the quality of the Blaugrana eventually prevailed. Just ten minutes into the second half, Dani Olmo opened the scoring, followed swiftly by Brazilian winger Raphinha, who skillfully chipped the ball over the advancing Oviedo goalkeeper.

The spotlight then turned to teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who scored an impressive acrobatic volley to finalize the scoreline at 3-0. This victory elevated Barcelona above their Clasico rivals, Real Madrid, in the Spanish league standings.

The match commenced under relatively calm conditions, but the weather deteriorated significantly before the final whistle. Torrential rain lashed Camp Nou during the concluding moments, prompting many fans to leave early.

Commentators and journalists covering the game faced unexpected challenges, as the roof of the stadium sprung a serious leak. Laptops and recording equipment were drenched as water cascaded onto seating areas in the stands. Camp Nou had only recently reopened following an extensive and costly renovation.

While efforts are underway to increase the stadium’s capacity to 105,000, current attendance is just over 45,000. This ambitious project, spanning more than two years, is slated for completion in June.

Additional work will be needed on the roof structures, with fans humorously likening the current state of Camp Nou to a “spa.” Barcelona is not alone in facing such infrastructure issues; Premier League powerhouse Manchester United also encountered leakage problems during a match against Arsenal in 2024. The Red Devils managed to implement quick repairs and have since announced plans for a new stadium, projected to cost around £2 billion ($2.7 billion).