Oviedo vs Real Madrid match review, 2:30 a.m. August 25: Destroying the rookie

Oviedo vs Real Madrid form

Last season, Real Oviedo finished third in Segunda (Spanish Second Division). Thanks to overcoming Almeria and Mirandes in the promotion play-off series, the team at Carlos Tartiere Stadium won a ticket back to La Liga after 24 years.

After nearly a quarter of a century of struggling in the lower leagues, the sun has finally risen in the capital of Asturias. But returning to the highest arena in the bullfighting country is difficult, maintaining a presence in the highest playground has never been easy for rookies with tight budgets like Oviedo.

In preparation for the campaign to find a place to stay in the league, Oviedo has only spent less than 4 million euros to bring in 2 notable new players, midfielders Ilyas Chaira and Luka Ilic. The rest, a few famous faces such as Eric Bailly, Leander Dendoncker and Josip Brekalo arrived on free transfers.

The quality of the players is much lower than most of the remaining opponents in La Liga, so Oviedo's chances of staying in La Liga are not highly appreciated. Right from the first round, coach Veljko Paunovic and his team felt the thorny journey that awaits them.

Playing away at Villarreal, Oviedo was almost defeated. The Asturian team only had 30% possession and 5 shots, 1/5 of the Yellow Submarine's. The result was a 0-2 loss, so no one was surprised.

In round 2, the risk of Rondon and his teammates going empty-handed is even greater. Because hosting a leading candidate for the championship like Real Madrid is never an easy story for any team.

Oviedo vs Real Madrid match review, 2:30 a.m. August 25: Destroying the rookie - photo 2 — Real Madrid will find it difficult to lose 3 points against a rookie who is far behind in every aspect.

The difference between the two sides of the battle line is too obvious, in all aspects. From squad value, stature, history, reputation... Los Blancos are far superior to their small opponent based in northern Spain.

It is known that football always has room for surprises, but 99% of the predictions in the leading newspapers of the bullfighting country are leaning towards a victory for the visitors from the capital. Perhaps, the predictions only differ in how many goals Real will create.

But Real Madrid certainly cannot afford to be complacent. In the opening match, coach Xabi Alonso and his team only won by a narrow margin of 1-0 against Osasuna. Despite having 18 shots, the Royal team's expected goals index was only 1.64.

That shows that Real Madrid will need to maintain high concentration and improve their ability to penetrate opponents who organize their formation deep in their own half.

Oviedo vs Real Madrid squad information

Oviedo: Alberto Reina and Alvaro Lemos are absent due to injury and suspension. Santiago Colombatto, Jaime Seoane and Lucas Ahijado are doubts.

Real Madrid: Jude Bellingham, Ferland Mendy, Endrick and Eduardo Camavinga are still unavailable due to injury.

Oviedo vs Real Madrid predicted lineup

Oviedo: Escandell; Costas, Dendoncker, Calvo; Vidal, Ilic, Sibo, Alhassane; Chaira, Rondon, Hassan

Real Madrid: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouameni, Guler; Brahim, Mbappe, Vinicius

Prediction: 0-2

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