Robert Lewandowski said Barcelona will be fresher when the big games come around this season after coming off the bench to spur his side on to a 3-1 win against Real Oviedo in LaLiga on Thursday.

Oviedo led 1-0 at the break but Barça flexed their muscles in the second half, bringing on Lewandowski and Frenkie de Jong to highlight the depth coach Hansi Flick has at his disposal.

Lewandowski, 37, scored Barça's second goal as they kept within two points of leaders Real Madrid . It was the Poland striker's LaLiga-leading third goal off the bench this season and he says he's happy to play fewer minutes if it keeps him in better shape throughout the campaign.

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