Thu Sep 25 18:40:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary and rewritten news article based on the ESPN Deportes text:

**Summary:**

Barcelona faces Real Oviedo in La Liga, aiming to close the gap on league leaders Real Madrid. They face several injuries, including Lamine Yamal in attack and key players like ter Stegen and Balde. Real Oviedo, struggling near the bottom of the table, also has a lengthy injury list. Barcelona is heavily favored in the match, with forward Robert Lewandowski tipped as the most likely goal scorer, while Venezuelan striker Salomon Rondon, and former Premier League veteran, is Oviedo’s main threat. Bookmakers heavily favor a Barcelona victory.

**News Article:**

**Barcelona Faces Injury-Riddled Oviedo in La Liga Title Chase**

Oviedo, Spain – FC Barcelona travels to the Carlos Tartiere stadium to face Real Oviedo in a crucial La Liga match, with the Catalan giants eager to close the gap on league leaders Real Madrid. However, Barcelona’s title aspirations are complicated by a significant injury list.

Young star Lamine Yamal is sidelined with a groin injury, joining key players like goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen (back injury) and Alejandro Balde (hamstring) on the sidelines. Fermin Lopez is also out. According to ESPN Deportes’ Lluís Bou, manager Xavi Hernandez faces several lineup decisions to compensate for these absences.

Real Oviedo, currently struggling near the bottom of the table with only one league win, also has their share of injury woes. Diego Costas, Luka Ilic, Álvaro Lemos, Federico Viñas, and Nacho Vidal are all unavailable. The team could be relying on the veteran Venezuelan striker, Salomon Rondón to provide a spark.

Despite their injury problems, Barcelona is heavily favored to win, with sportsbooks listing them as significant favorites. Robert Lewandowski is tipped as the most likely goal scorer for Barcelona, while Rondón is seen as Oviedo’s best chance of finding the net. A win would put Barcelona within two points of Real Madrid at the top of La Liga.

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