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Cameroon striker breaks six-month drought to give Levante priceless win in La Liga

Cameroon striker Karl Etta Eyong has scored his first goal in more than six months to give Levante a dramatic 3-2 win over Osasuna in La Liga

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Leander Dendoncker - Likely done for season Dendoncker (undisclosed) is the only absentee from Thursday's training session and is very unlikely to feature again for Real Oviedo this season, according to Pablo Fernandez of La...

Impact Dendoncker's prolonged absence without any clear return timeline effectively ends his involvement in what has been a difficult campaign for the Belgian midfielder at Oviedo. The rest of the squad trained without issues under coach Guillermo Almada as the club prepares for what could be a must-win fixture, sitting nine points from safety with four games remaining in their fight against relegation. If Dendoncker doesn't return this season, he would end the campaign with one goal, 36 tackles and 34 clearances across 19 La Liga appearances (15 starts).

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ovie Ejaria - Available moving forward Ejaria (undisclosed) returned to full team training and is available moving forward, according to Pablo Fernandez of La Voz de Asturias.

Impact Ejaria had been held out for three days as a precaution after feeling discomfort, but his return to the group is an encouraging development for Oviedo heading into the final stretch of their survival battle. The midfielder has had a frustrating season managing recurring physical issues, and the club will continue to monitor his condition carefully to avoid any further setbacks as the campaign reaches its most critical stage.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Santi Cazorla - Subbed in on Sunday Cazorla registered three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Betis.

Impact Cazorla replaced Nicolas Fonseca in the 55th minute and created a chance. Cazorla also made a tackle and an interception. He has been used as a substitute for 20 of his 24 appearances this campaign.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Javi Lopez - Registers most crosses Lopez recorded four crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-0 loss to Betis.

Impact Lopez recorded the joint-most crosses in the game and created two chances. He also recorded three clearances, two interceptions and two tackles. He has now accumulated 13 clearances, six tackles and four interceptions in the last four games, playing his part in one clean sheet in that span.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Escandell - Concedes three Aaron had two saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Betis.

Impact Aaron recorded two clearances and also made 24 passes. He has now accumulated 12 saves and five clearances across the last four games and conceded six times. Next, he takes on Getafe, who have netted only once in the last four games.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Real Betis vs Real Oviedo Prediction and Betting Tips | May 3rd 2026 Real Betis will invite Real Oviedo to Estadio de La Cartuja in La Liga on Sunday. Oviedo are at the bottom of the standings but can still av...

MAY 2 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ovie Ejaria - Ruled out for Real Betis clash Ejaria (undisclosed) is ruled out of Sunday's clash against Real Betis after feeling some discomfort that forced the club to rest him for three days, according to coach Guillermo A...

Impact Ejaria has had a deeply frustrating season at Oviedo, dealing with numerous injuries that have prevented him from establishing any consistent run of form and limited him to mainly a bench role throughout the campaign. His latest setback is another unwelcome development for a player who had been targeting a return to the matchday squad after such a lengthy spell on the sidelines, and the club will continue to monitor his condition before setting any new return timeline.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Ilic - Option for Real Betis clash Ilic (Achilles) is back available for Sunday's clash against Real Betis after completing a full week of training, according to coach Guillermo Almada. "Ilic and Fores completed the...

Impact Ilic had been sidelined since picking up an Achilles injury after the Valencia match, making his return to the matchday squad a significant milestone after a lengthy recovery process. The attacking midfielder figures to ease back in from the bench rather than jumping straight into the starting lineup given the nature of a Achilles injury and the time he has been out, with Ilyas Chaira expected to retain his starting spot. Getting Ilic back in the fold at all is an encouraging development for Oviedo as they push through the final fixtures of the season.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Fores - Available for Real Betis clash Fores (undisclosed) is back available for Sunday's clash against Real Betis after completing a full week of training, according to coach Guillermo Almada. "Ilic and Fores completed...

Impact Fores had been targeting a return after the Elche fixture came too soon for him following his return to the training pitch last week, and a full week of work has done the job in getting him back in contention. The forward figures to slot back into a bench role given his depth status at the club this season, but his return gives coach Almada more attacking options heading into Sunday's clash against the Verdiblancos.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ilyas Chaira - Nets on Sunday Chaira scored one goal to go with seven shots (three on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-1 defeat versus Elche.

Impact Chaira skillfully controlled Aaron's long-range pass and scored in the 76th minute. He recorded the most crosses in the game and also made a tackle. Chaira has now contributed to goals in three consecutive games and has a total of eight goal contributions this campaign.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Escandell - Assists on Sunday Aaron registered two saves and allowed two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Elche.

Impact Aaron conceded two goals in the first half, including one from over 30 yards. He made a clearance and also set up Ilyas Chaira in the 76th minute with a stunning long kick. Over the last four games, Aaron has tallied 10 saves and four clearances, conceding only three times. His next match is against Betis, who have scored five goals in their last three games.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

REAL OVIEDO vs ELCHE CF | RUEDA DE PRENSA

APRIL 26 • YOUTUBE

REAL OVIEDO 1 - 2 ELCHE CF | RESUMEN LALIGA EA SPORTS

APRIL 26 • YOUTUBE

🔴 REAL OVIEDO vs ELCHE CF - PREVIA DEL PARTIDO

APRIL 26 • YOUTUBE

Real Oviedo vs Elche Prediction and Betting Tips | April 26th 2026 Real Oviedo will invite Elche to Estadio Carlos Tartiere in La Liga on Sunday. Oviedo are at the bottom of the standings with 28 points.

APRIL 25 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Luka Ilic - Trains with team Friday Ilic (Achilles) returned to team training Friday, though a place in Sunday's squad against Elche looks almost impossible given the limited time he has had to prepare, according to...

Impact Ilic has been sidelined since picking up the Achilles issue after the Valencia match, making his return to the training pitch a meaningful milestone in what has been a lengthy recovery process. The attacking midfielder had only just managed back-to-back starts for the first time since September before the injury struck, and Oviedo will continue to manage his reintegration carefully to avoid any setbacks with such a delicate injury. Ilyas Chaira is expected to retain his spot in the starting lineup for Sunday with Ilic not yet ready to return to competitive action.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Fores - Returns to training Fores (undisclosed) returned to training Friday, though a place in Sunday's squad against Elche looks almost impossible given the limited time he has had to prepare, according to L...

Impact Fores had been sidelined for several matches with an undisclosed issue, making his return to the training pitch a positive step in his recovery even if Sunday's fixture comes too soon. The forward has mainly operated as a depth option for Oviedo this season with just two starts in 15 appearances, so his absence has had a limited impact on the starting lineup. The club will continue to build his fitness over the coming sessions before considering his reintegration into the matchday squad.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Sevilla's relegation fears grow after 2-0 loss to Levante in Spanish League

Sevilla’s struggles continued with a 2-0 loss at Levante that kept the club only one point above the relegation zone in the Spanish league

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

REAL OVIEDO vs VILLARREAL CF | RUEDA DE PRENSA

APRIL 23 • YOUTUBE

🔴 REAL OVIEDO vs VILLARREAL CF - PREVIA DEL PARTIDO

APRIL 23 • YOUTUBE

Javi Lopez - Seven crosses Thursday Lopez generated seven crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 1-1 draw versus Villarreal.

Impact Lopez recorded a season-high seven crosses Thursday, recording one accurate cross and one chance created in the process. He was solid on the defensive end too, making three clearances and two interceptions on that end of the pitch. He was subbed off in the 90th minute for Rahim Alhassane.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Colombatto - Seven crosses Thursday Colombatto recorded one shot (zero on goal), seven crosses (three accurate) and three corners in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.

Impact Colombatto recorded a season-high seven crosses Thursday, adding three accurate crosses and one chance created in the process. He also won three tackles and one clearance on the defensive end. It marked his first start since March 4 and he certainly made the most of that opportunity.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ilyas Chaira - Scores equalizer Thursday Chaira scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), five crosses (two accurate) and three chances created in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal.

Impact Chaira scored an unassisted goal in the 69th minute Thursday, a strike which served as the equalizer and earned a crucial point in the relegation battle. It marked his seventh goal contribution of the season, three of which have come in the last four matches. He'll need to keep up his excellent form over the final six matches of the season to help Oviedo avoid relegation.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Escandell - Concedes once Thursday Aaron had two saves and allowed one goal in Thursday's 1-1 draw against Villarreal. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 37th minute.

Impact Aaron conceded one goal Thursday, a penalty in the 13th minute scored by Nicolas Pepe. He also made two saves as his two-match streak of clean sheets was broken. He faces a must-win match in the relegation battle Sunday versus Elche, a side which has scored 42 goals through 32 matches this season.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

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Cameroon striker breaks six-month drought to give Levante priceless win in La Liga

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