Real Oviedo were formed when Stadium Ovetense and Real Club Deportivo Oviedo came together. While the former was built by students who had completed their education in the UK, the latter was established when there was an internal split in Overtense's group.
Oviedo is making a historic return to La Liga this season. The club from Asturias is making a long-awaited comeback to the elite Spanish League after 25 long years. Oviedo overpowered CD Mirandes in the promotional play-off to make this possible. As soon as the final whistle blew, it sent the Real Oviedo fans into a frenzy. The 30,000 fans at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere witnessed a new chapter being written in the club's history books.
Real Oviedo History & Key Facts
Carlos Tartiere served as the first President of Oviedo. Needless to say that the ground is named after him. During their initial days, the club greatly impressed with their unique style of play. Players like Richard Gailart and Casuco were way ahead of their time. The one-touch football, which has been popularized now, was a part of Oviedo's game all those years back. Real Oviedo home ground is the Carlos Tartiere Stadium.
Their then-coach Fred Pentland had inculcated a proper training regime and fitness modules to make this style of play possible. Their former player, Isidro Langara, was a goal-scoring machine, winning back-to-back Pichichi titles. However, the Spanish Civil War dispersed their star-studded lineup to different parts of the world, bringing an end to an era of dominance.
| Founded | 26th March 1926 |
|---|---|
| Current Owner | Grupo Pachuca (51%) Others (29%) |
| Country | Spain |
| City | Oviedo |
| Nickname | Carbayones |
| League | La Liga |
| Stadium | Estadio Carlos Tartiere |
| Capacity | 30,500 |
| Manager | Veljko Paunovic |
| Squad Size | 24 |
Real Oviedo Net Worth & Value
Real Oviedo net worth is not known, but Transfermarkt has valued their market value to be around 31.40m euros. The club is owned by Grupo Pachuca. Real Oviedo has different avenues from which it makes money, which focus on broadcasting rights, matchday revenue, and advertising, among others.
| Net Worth | Information Not Available Publicly |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 31.40m euros |
| Revenue Sources | Broadcasting Rights, Matchday Revenue,Advertising and Sponsorships, Capital Increases,Player Sales, merchandise sales, stadium booking services, |
Real Oviedo Sponsors
Telecommunications company DIGI is the primary sponsor of the Real Oviedo club. The agreement between the two organizations was reached three years prior in 2022, when they made the decision to collaborate publicly with the media. The event took place at the Real Oviedo home ground.
| Sponsors | Type of Sponsorship |
|---|---|
| DIGI | Main Sponsor |
| Unicaja | Co-Main Sponsor |
| Adidas | Kit Supplier |
Real Oviedo Rivalries
Real Oviedo's main rival is fellow Asturias club Sporting Gijon. Their clashes are known as the Asturian Derby. The two teams have met each other innumerable times to contest for Asturias supremacy.
Real Oviedo Derby
The Asturian Derby is known as the biggest derby in the Asturias region. From their first meeting in 1926, they went on to meet officially in the Spanish league in 1929 in the Segunda Division. Oviedo dominated that meeting and sealed it off with style (6-2). Fast forward to 1944, and the two teams met again, this time in the La Liga. Despite the stage being altered, the result remained the same, with the Carbayones getting another victory. Though Gijon had managed to reduce the deficit (2-1).
Over the years, these two teams have faced off against each other 15 times, with Oviedo holding the lead over their Derby rivals. In 15 games, Ovideo have won 7 while Gijon has won three. Outside the pitch, these two teams were also on the verge of joining hands when a financial crisis loomed over their heads. The year was 2000, and both clubs, seeing no other way out, decided to hold a meeting between the head honchos of the two companies to reach an agreement. There was also the possibility of creating a new stadium between the two cities, even though supporters of both clubs were averse to this idea.
Real Oviedo Trophies and Achievements
Real Oviedo has won multiple trophies in the second and third divisions of the Spanish league. Real Oviedo's trophies have mostly come from the second division of La Liga football, which they have won five times. This is followed by four title wins in the third division.
| Competition | No of Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Segunda División | 5 | 1932–33, 1951–52, 1957–58, 1971–72, 1974–75 |
| Copa de la Liga (Segunda División) | 1 | 1984-85 |
| Segunda División B | 1 | 2014-15 |
| Tercera Division | 4 | 2003–04, 2004–05, 2007–08, 2008–09 |
Real Oviedo Fan Following
Oviedo has over 257k+ followers on Instagram and has over 333k+ followers on their Facebook page. The club is going to return to the La Liga this year, and if they can put on decent performances, the fan following is only going to get better from here on.
Future Goals
Oviedo has already fought their way back to LaLiga after a 25-year absence, and as such their first goal now would be to ensure that they don't get relegated in their return season. The club has just unveiled their new kit for the upcoming season, and the morale is quite high among the players, supporters, and management alike, anticipating their return to the grand stage of La Liga.
One player who needs a special mention here is none other than Santi Cazorla. The 40-year-old “young” player has been an instrumental figure behind the club's ascension to La Liga. It would also mean that Cazorla is returning to La Liga after a five-year gap himself. Oviedo owner Jesus Martinez has reassured the fans that their beloved Santi will be on the pitch in their royal blue jersey: “Cazorla is going to play for Real Oviedo next season”. So the stage is set, and the return of the Spanish legend himself will surely be an emotional moment for Oviedo and Spanish football lovers alike.
