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Lamine Yamal's Acrobatic Wonder Goal Powers Barcelona Back to LaLiga Summit: WATCH

On a stormy night at the Camp Nou, Lamine Yamal delivered a moment of brilliance that cut through the cold, the rain and the tension surrounding Barcelona's title chase. The teenage sensation's spectacular bicycle kick not only lit up the stadium but also symbolised Barcelona's return to the top of the LaLiga table.

Barcelona's clash against bottom-placed Real Oviedo was far from comfortable in its early stages. With key midfielder Pedri sidelined through injury, the hosts struggled to find rhythm and creativity in the first half. Oviedo, despite their lowly position in the standings, showed courage and organisation, unsettling Barça and threatening to frustrate them.

Lamine Yamal

The game shifted after the break. In the 52nd minute, Barcelona capitalised on a defensive lapse as Lamine Yamal's pressure forced an error, allowing Dani Olmo to calmly finish and break the deadlock. The visitors' problems deepened soon after when another mistake at the back was ruthlessly punished by Raphinha, who chipped the goalkeeper to double Barcelona's advantage.

Yet the defining moment arrived in the 73rd minute. As Dani Olmo swung in a cross from the flank, Yamal timed his movement perfectly, launched himself into the air and produced an extraordinary scissor-kick volley. The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper, sparking wild celebrations in the stands and sealing the outcome of the match.

That stunning strike capped a convincing 3-0 victory and lifted Barcelona to 52 points, pushing them one point clear of Real Madrid in the title race. With worsening weather and thinning crowds, Barcelona comfortably controlled the closing stages, ensuring they walked away with three crucial points.

Beyond the result, the night belonged to Yamal. His audacious finish was more than just a goal-it was a statement of confidence, creativity and star quality. In a season defined by fine margins, Barcelona may look back at this moment as a turning point, when a young prodigy soared into the air and dragged his team closer to the LaLiga crown.

Story first published: Monday, January 26, 2026, 12:04 [IST]
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