Real Oviedo Faces RCD Espanyol in La Liga Match at Tartiere

OVIEDO, Spain — The Real Oviedo will host RCD Espanyol on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 21:00 local time, for a key match in La Liga’s Jornada 9. This will be the debut of new head coach Luis Miguel Carrión after the departure of Veljko Paunovic, who was dismissed after securing just six points in eight matches.

Under Carrión’s leadership, Oviedo aims for its first home victory this season. The lineup features a 4-4-2 formation with Aarón Escandell in goal, supported by a defense that includes Vidal and Bailly. Midfielders Dendoncker and Colombatto aim to create opportunities for forwards Ilic and Rondón.

In contrast, Espanyol’s head coach Manolo González brings a more attacking strategy with his own 4-4-2 lineup. Dmitrovic will start in goal, and the forward pairing includes Kike García and Roberto Fernández. Espanyol hopes to end a streak of difficulties on the road, having not secured a win away from home this season.

Both teams come into the match with mixed results. Oviedo was recently defeated at home by Levante and has struggled offensively, scoring in only three of their eight games this season. Meanwhile, Espanyol has only one win in their last four matches and deals with the absence of injured captain Javi Puado.

“Carrión has a very clear identity of play. We’re focused on exploiting Espanyol’s weaknesses,” said one Oviedo player as the team prepared for the match.

The match is set to take place at the Estadio Municipal Carlos Tartiere and will be streamed live on DAZN, marking a pivotal moment for both clubs as they seek improvement in La Liga standings.