"Barcelona's form since the international break has been hugely encouraging: they have won three matches in the space of seven days across different competitions, scoring 11 goals and conceding just one. A 6-0 demolition of Valencia was followed by a 2-1 victory at Newcastle in the Champions League, before Flick's side eased past Getafe 3-0 last weekend. Ferran Torres has been their key man, scoring twice against Getafe to take his tally to a team-high four goals this season."
"Oviedo, meanwhile, are back in the top flight for the first time in 24 years after winning the Segunda Division playoffs, but their early struggles are clear. Veljko Paunovic's men sit 17th, one point above the relegation zone, with only one win so far - a narrow 1-0 home success against Real Sociedad. They have scored just one goal across their five games, the fewest in the league, and are coming off a 1-0 defeat to Elche."
"They even beat Barca 1-0 in their last top-flight encounter back in May 2001. Team news for Real Oviedo v Barcelona Real Oviedo will be without several players: Nacho Vidal (hamstring), Luka Ilic (ankle), Alvaro Lemos (knee), David Costas and Ovie Ejaria (muscle) are all sidelined. Federico Vinas returns from suspension and could challenge veteran striker Salomon Rondon, who is yet to score in four games. Paunovic may opt for a back t"
Barcelona have 13 points from five matches and are chasing Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. The team has won three matches since the international break, scoring 11 and conceding one, including 6-0 vs Valencia, 2-1 at Newcastle and 3-0 vs Getafe. Ferran Torres leads with four goals. Oviedo returned to the top flight after 24 years but sit 17th with one win and one goal in five games. Multiple Oviedo players are injured, Federico Vinas returns from suspension, and Salomon Rondon remains without a goal in four matches. Oviedo have historically scored in recent meetings.
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