Real Oviedo and Espanyol Clash in La Liga Showdown

OVIEDO, Spain – Real Oviedo will host RCD Espanyol on Friday, October 17, 2025, in a crucial La Liga match at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere, kicking off at 8 PM BST. Both teams seek a victory to boost their standing in the league during gameweek eight of the 2025-26 season.

Real Oviedo currently sits at 17th place with only six points from eight matches, having won two and lost six. They are just one point above bottom club Mallorca. The team faced a setback in their last match, losing 2-0 to Levante, which led to the sacking of manager Veljko Paunovic. Luis Carrion has since taken over the managerial role, returning to the club where he previously led them from September 2023 to June 2024.

Meanwhile, Espanyol is in ninth place with 12 points, having achieved three wins, three draws, and two losses. The Catalan team enters this match after a disappointing home loss to Real Betis, where they conceded two second-half goals after initially leading. Coach Manolo González aims to turn the tide as they hope to halt their recent struggles, which included only two points earned from their last four games.

Real Oviedo will welcome back midfielder Luka Ilic, who missed the Levante match due to suspension. Additionally, they hope defender Nacho Vidal recovers from a hamstring issue to play. striker Salomon Rondon is expected to lead the attack, building on his recent goal-scoring form.

In contrast, Espanyol will be without Javier Puado, who is sidelined with a knee injury. They are otherwise in good shape, with Pere Milla, their top scorer, looking to build on his three goals this season.

Historically, Real Oviedo and Espanyol have met 85 times, with Oviedo winning 28 of those encounters. In their last matchup in June 2024, Oviedo secured a narrow 1-0 victory at home. This sets the stage for an interesting battle as both teams try to secure important points in their respective campaigns.

Kickoff is set for 8 PM BST, and the match will be available for fans in the UK on Premier Sports 1.