FC Barcelona beats Oviedo 5-1 in afternoon

FC Barcelona beat Oviedo 5-1 in the tournament's afternoon session. The victory followed a mixed morning in which Barcelona recorded one win and one loss. In the morning at Vila-Real, Barcelona under coach Pol won a match and lost another. The team did not display its best version during those games. The afternoon clash featured a more vertical approach, with Barcelona controlling the game from the first minute. Within the opening five minutes they generated more attacking moves than in previous matches. The rapid surge showed Barcelona had measured the opponent's pulse early. Their superior vertical play contrasted with the slower rhythm of earlier fixtures. The win improves Barcelona's standing in the tournament. Oviedo managed only one goal despite the high tempo.