Barcelona B Outguns Reddis in Six-Goal Thriller to Seize Primera División RFEF Summit

With the crisp autumn sun setting over the Estadi Johan Cruyff, Barcelona B delivered a statement of intent in the Segunda División RFEF - Group 3, holding off a resilient Reddis side 4-2 in a contest that brimmed with attacking verve, momentum swings and the hallmarks of a budding rivalry at the top of the table.

The clash entered with both teams locked on twelve points from five matches and a mirrored record—four wins and a solitary defeat—staking early claims on the promotion chase. Yet as the final whistle sounded, it was the hosts who cemented their spot atop the standings, emerging as the clear pace-setters after a performance marked by clinical finishing and nerveless composure in the game’s decisive moments.

A Firecracker Start and a See-Saw First Half

Barcelona B wasted little time in asserting themselves. Barely twelve minutes had passed when their attacking enterprise bore fruit, the hosts carving open Reddis’ back line with crisp interplay before finding the net for an early lead. That initial breakthrough set the tempo—Barcelona B’s midfield dictating play and stretching Reddis across the park.

Reddis, previously unbeaten since Matchday 1, fought to wrest back some measure of control, but the hosts doubled their advantage in the 43rd minute. The goal owed as much to patience as panache, as Barcelona B worked the ball patiently outside the area before a sharp finish doubled the margin just before halftime—a psychological blow just as Reddis looked to steady themselves.

Reddis Responds, but Barcelona B Pulls Away

The interval did little to stem the urgency. Within two minutes of the restart, Reddis came roaring back. Capitalizing on a rare defensive lapse, their forward pounced in the 47th, halving the deficit and injecting sudden tension into proceedings. For a spell, Barcelona B’s swagger seemed to momentarily waver, the visitors pressing with renewed optimism, emboldened by the goal.

But Barcelona B, resolute in front of their home crowd, found another gear. At the hour mark, a clever transition led to their third of the afternoon—restoring a two-goal cushion at 3-1 and quelling Reddis’ resurgence. The match settled again into a familiar pattern: Barcelona B probing, Reddis clinging on yet never out of reach.

When Reddis managed to strike again in the 79th, the contest flickered with life once more. The visitors’ persistence earned them a lifeline, forcing a nervy final stretch. Yet any hopes of a dramatic comeback were extinguished in stoppage time as Barcelona B found the net once more in the 90th minute, sealing a result that felt as much a statement as it was a reward for their dominance.

Recent Form and the Stakes for the Title Chase

For Barcelona B, the victory is a continuation of a sparkling run that now sees them with five wins from six, their only blemish a lone defeat away at Andratx. The match demonstrated the defensive solidity and offensive firepower that have come to define their campaign; with now 13 goals scored and just 5 conceded across their last six fixtures, their ascendancy in Group 3 looks well-earned.

Reddis, meanwhile, are forcibly reminded that the margins at the summit are unforgiving. Their four-match winning streak—marked by memorable victories over Andratx and a double at Valencia II—has powered their rise, but their first major test against a fellow frontrunner exposed defensive frailties and left them trailing in the title race by three points. While Reddis have scored in every match this season, keeping the back door shut has proven elusive, conceding an average of 1.5 goals per game.

No Time to Linger: What Lies Ahead

The two sides rarely crossed paths before this season, but Saturday’s encounter suggested that a fierce rivalry may be burgeoning—one certain to shape the complexion of the title chase in the coming months.

For Barcelona B, the immediate reward is the summit, a three-point buffer and, perhaps equally valuable, a psychological edge. Every match is an audition for future opportunities in the senior ranks, and if this performance is any indication, a handful from this cohort will be ready for a brighter spotlight.

Reddis leaves Barcelona not empty-handed, but chastened. The path back into contention will demand a swift regroup, especially with fixtures against other promotion-chasing sides looming. Their ability to respond to adversity and shore up their defense will determine whether Saturday is a mere blip or the beginning of a slide.

As the wind gusted across the Estadi Johan Cruyff at full time, Barcelona B’s players and supporters alike could savor a result that, at least for now, sets the agenda in Group 3. The season is far from decided, but in dispatching their closest rivals, Barcelona B delivered a performance that sent a message to the rest of the division: the road to promotion runs through them.