Barcelona return to Camp Nou under pressure after seeing their La Liga lead cut to just one point, but Hansi Flick has urged full focus as his side prepare to face struggling Real Oviedo.
The Catalans suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat to Real Sociedad last weekend, their first league loss since October, allowing Real Madrid to close the gap at the top.
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However, they responded in style in Europe, defeating Slavia Prague 4-2 in the Champions League to strengthen their chances of finishing in the top eight. Barcelona also shared clips from their training session on their X handle, showing sharp intensity and renewed determination as they switch attention back to domestic duties.
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Defensive issues remain a concern for Flick’s side, having conceded 22 league goals already this season, but their attacking firepower continues to mask those problems. Softfootball reported that Barcelona claimed a 3-1 win in the reverse fixture earlier in the campaign and will be confident of repeating that result at home.
Real Oviedo, meanwhile, are enduring a difficult return to La Liga life. Bottom of the table with just 13 points, they have scored only 11 goals all season and sit seven points adrift of safety.
Still, there has been slight improvement under new coach Guillermo Almada, with just one defeat in his first four matches in charge.
Team news
Barcelona will be without Gavi, Christensen, Pedri and Ferran Torres due to injury, but they welcome back Lamine Yamal from suspension. Pedri’s absence could see Eric Garcia move into midfield alongside Frenkie de Jong, while Lewandowski leads the line again.
Real Oviedo have David Carmo back from suspension, while Ovie Ejaria and Eric Bailly remain doubts. Federico Vinas, who has scored twice in his last two outings, is expected to spearhead the visitors’ attack.
Possible lineup
Barcelona possible starting lineup:
J Garcia; Kounde, Cubarsi, Martin, Balde; E Garcia, De Jong; Yamal, Fermin, Raphinha; Lewandowski
Real Oviedo possible starting lineup:
Escandell; Vidal, Carmo, Costas, Alhassane; Colombatto, Sibo; Hassan, Reina, Chaira; Vinas
Prediction
Barcelona’s defensive frailties may offer Oviedo a chance, but Flick’s men should have too much quality and attacking depth at home to return to winning ways.
Where to watch
The LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Real Oviedo will be played on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona. In the United States, fans can watch on ESPN+, ESPN Deportes, and FuboTV, with coverage starting at 10:15 AM ET / 7:15 AM PT.
In the United Kingdom, the game will be shown on Premier Sports 1, with streaming available via the Premier Sports website and STV Player.
Internationally, viewers in Canada can watch on TSN and RDS, while fans in Spain can follow the match on Movistar. In Nigeria, the game may be available on SuperSport or Canal+ Sport. Supporters worldwide can also check the official FC Barcelona website for detailed broadcast information and follow live updates on the club’s YouTube channel.
