Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | La Liga

Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid Preview

• Competition: La Liga
• Date: 24th August, 2025
• Kick-off Time: 7:30 PM GMT
• Venue: Estadio Carlos Tartiere

The Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid clash returns to La Liga after 24 years, as both teams are set to meet this weekend at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere, the home ground of Real Oviedo. Oviedo were relegated to La Liga 2 back in 2001, and finally gained promotion to the top tier this season, after finishing third in the second division. The squad has a reliable manager in the form of Veljko Paunovic, someone who managed Chivas in Liga MX previously and was appointed by Oviedo this year in March, and under his tutelage, they earned their much-deserved promotion. In their opening fixture, they met Villarreal and suffered a 2-0 loss. Currently sitting in the 18th spot, Paunovic's side would be keen to get things going when they meet heavyweights Real Madrid on Sunday.

The Spanish giants Real Madrid started off the new era under master tactician Xabi Alonso in style during the FIFA Club World Cup. However, they suffered a 4-0 loss to Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-finals and bid adieu to the mega event. They started their La Liga 2025-26 campaign pretty well against Osasuna this week. Widely regarded as one of the best players in the world, Kylian Mbappe scored from the spot in the 51st minute to hand Alonso's men a decent start to the season. And now, they need to build on that and ensure a victory against Oviedo away from home. El Clásico rivals Barcelona currently hold the top spot, but that's mainly due to a better goal difference. Los Blancos will aim to secure more goals in this fixture to escalate their position in these budding stages of the competition.

Real Oviedo News

Oviedo will miss defender Alberto Reina, who was shown marching orders against Villarreal in their first game. Apart from him, Paunovic's side will also not receive the service of Alvaro Lemos, who is injured. Players like Santiago Colombatto, Lucas Ahijado, and Jaime Seoane also remain doubtful for this game. However, the good news is that David Costas will return to the squad after the completion of his suspension.

Real Madrid News

For Real Madrid, Antonio Rudiger is set to return after serving his suspension against Osasuna. However, Eder Militao showing grit alongside Dean Huijsen means Alonso will have a positive headache as to whom to field in this clash. Midfielder Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, defender Ferland Mendy, and forward Endrick, however, are expected to be out due to injuries.

Predicted Lineups

Real Oviedo Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper: Aaron Escandell

Defenders: David Costas, Leander Dendoncker, Dani Calvo

Midfielders: Nacho Vidal, Luka Ilic, Kwasi Sibo, Rahim Alhassane

Forwards: Haissem Hassan, Salomon Rondon, Ilyas Chaira

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois

Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dean Huijsen, Eder Militao, Alvaro Carreras

Midfielders: Federico Valverde, Aurelien Tchouameni, Arda Guler

Forwards: Brahim Diaz, Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior

Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head Record

Real Oviedo and Real Madrid have met 85 times in the past. While Real Oviedo have won only 14 times, Real Madrid have emerged victorious on 55 occasions. 16 encounters have ended in draws.

Key players to watch in Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid

Salomon Rondon (Real Oviedo)

Rondon is the most experienced forward in the Oviedo squad, and Paunovic would expect Venezuela's all-time top scorer to fire all cylinders against Real Madrid. He joined the outfit from Liga MX side Pachuca on loan this summer and is expected to be influential in shaping up Oviedo's goal-scoring threat throughout the season. Last term, he scored 16 goals and delivered five assists across all competitions, including the FIFA Club World Cup. His prolific scoring abilities will be key in the Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid game.

Gonzalo Garcia (Real Madrid)

Don't be shocked because we did not keep him in the expected starting XI. Ever since joining the senior team this summer, he has been a force in the attacking third, scoring four goals in six FIFA Club World Cup games. Although he did not start in the first La Liga game, he came on as a substitute. Alonso might use him similarly against Oviedo, and if given proper assistance, he can score the same way Mbappe does.

Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid Prediction

Real Oviedo will offer an immense fight against Real Madrid, and it is not going to be a cakewalk for Alonso's side. However, considering their past ventures against Oviedo, it can be said that Los Blancos will be the favourites heading into this fixture.

Predicted Score: Real Oviedo 1-3 Real Madrid

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