What a debut for Dani Olmo! On Tuesday morning, he officially registered with Barcelona‘s first team, and by that night, he was making waves in La Liga.
Coming off the bench in the second half against Villarreal, Olmo made an immediate impact. He scored a crucial goal that turned the game around.
Barcelona started the match trailing 0-1 after Villarreal’s Unai Lopez scored early in the 9th minute. However, Pedri brought hope back for Barcelona with a penalty kick that leveled the score.
Key Events:
Morning: Dani Olmo registers with Barcelona’s first team
Evening: Olmo makes his debut as a substitute in the second half
9th minute: Villarreal’s Unai Lopez scores (1-0)
2nd half: Pedri equalizes for Barcelona with a penalty (1-1)
82nd minute: Olmo scores the winning goal, assisted by Lamine Yamal (1-2)
The real drama unfolded later when Olmo, who had just been substituted in for his national teammate Ferran Torres, scored the decisive goal in the 82nd minute. Olmo capitalized on a precise pass from Lamine Yamal to secure a 2-1 victory for Barcelona.
This win keeps Barcelona at the top of the La Liga standings. They’re the only team to have won all three of their matches this season, maintaining their unbeaten streak.
Olmo’s debut was particularly special as it marked his first senior match for a Spanish club, after stints with Dinamo Zagreb and RB Leipzig.
The 25-year-old expressed his excitement post-match, saying, “I was nervous about my debut, but it’s a great feeling to finally get the opportunity to play and help the team.”
Barcelona’s new coach, Hansi Flick, was quick to praise Olmo’s contribution, noting, “He scored a goal, and that’s why I’m happy to have him on the team. We deserved these three points.”
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Olmo nearly added another goal earlier in the game, but his shot in the 13th minute hit the crossbar. Despite the thrilling win, there was some concern as 17-year-old midfielder Marc Bernau was injured and had to leave the field. Flick shared his worry, saying, “We won, that’s fine. But if you saw the dressing room, everyone was upset.”
Also at the game was Villarreal’s new Colombian star, James Rodriguez, who watched from the stands.
Overall, it was a night to remember for Olmo and Barcelona, showcasing the excitement and unpredictability of La Liga.
