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Olmo Double Propels Barcelona to Victory Over Alaves, Tightens LaLiga Race

Barcelona, Spain – Barcelona secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Alaves at Camp Nou on Saturday, fueled by a brace from Dani Olmo, marking their fourth consecutive LaLiga win. The victory temporarily lifts Barcelona two points above Real Madrid in the league standings, though Real Madrid has a game in hand against Girona on Sunday.

The match began with a shock as Alaves’ Pablo Ibáñez capitalized on a defensive lapse from a corner to put the visitors ahead in the first minute. However, Barcelona responded swiftly. Lamine Yamal equalized in the eighth minute, converting a Raphinha cross with a powerful finish.

Barcelona then took the lead midway through the first half as Raphinha again set up Olmo for a tap-in goal, turning the match on its head.

Alaves threatened to equalize, but Joan Garcia made a crucial save to deny Jonny Otto. Barcelona capitalized on this, with Olmo adding his second goal in the final moments of added time to seal the victory.

Key Moments:

  • 1′: Pablo Ibáñez opens the scoring for Alaves.
  • 8′: Lamine Yamal equalizes for Barcelona with a powerful finish.
  • 22′: Dani Olmo puts Barcelona ahead, assisted by Raphinha.
  • 45′: Yamal misses a clear opportunity to extend Barcelona’s lead.
  • 60′: Sivera denies Lewandowski from close range.
  • 90+2: Olmo secures the victory with his second goal.

This win marks Barcelona’s second game back at Camp Nou and boosts their confidence following a mid-week Champions League defeat to Chelsea. While the victory puts pressure on Real Madrid, the LaLiga title race remains fiercely competitive.

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