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AUGUST 15, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Nightmare game for Girona goalie Gazzaniga as La Liga starts with Rayo Vallecano win

Girona goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga has had a rough start to La Liga

AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Haissem Hassan - Available Friday Hassan (hamstring) is available for Friday's season opener against Villarreal, the club announced.

Impact Hassan was forced off in the pre-season friendly against Deportivo due to a hamstring injury, but it proved to be only minor as he is back available for the season opener against the yellow submarine on Friday. This is good news for the newly promoted team as he is an undisputed starter in the frontline and should regain that spot immediately.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Colombatto - Not in squad Friday Colombatto (undisclosed) doesn't make the squad for Friday's season opener against Villarreal, the club announced.

Impact Colombatto has not featured in any pre-season friendlies as he is still dealing with an injury and will likely miss the first fixtures of the season, being left out of the first match squad. His timeline for return remains uncertain, and for that reason Kwasi Sibo has likely moved ahead of him in the midfield hierarchy for now.

AUGUST 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Ahijado - Suffers muscular injury Ahijado suffered a muscular injury in Tuesday's training and could not train with the team on Wednesday, ruling him out for the season opener against Villarreal on Friday, accordin...

Impact Ahijado suffered a muscular injury in Tuesday's training and couldn't train on Wednesday as he needs to recover from that issue. The right-back will be assessed in the coming days but will miss Friday's season opener against Villarreal. That said, Ahijado is expected to be the backup to Nacho Vidal on the right side of the defense, therefore his absence will not impact the starting XI.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ovie Ejaria - Signs with Real Oviedo Ejaria has signed a two-year contract with Real Oviedo, joining as a free agent, the club announced.

Impact Ejaria had been training with Real Oviedo for several weeks, and after positive tests, the club decided to sign him for the next two seasons. The midfielder has experience with Liverpool's youth teams, Sunderland, Rangers, and Reading. Ejaria reunites with former coach Veljko Paunovic and will hope to bring quality to the midfield of the newly promoted team in the Spanish top flight.

AUGUST 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Cardero - Inks extension Cardero has signed an extension with Oviedo, according to his club.

Impact Cardero looks to be sticking with Real Oviedo after their promotion to La Liga, with the midfielder signing an extension through 2028. He debuted in 2021 before breaking into the team last campaign, appearing in 23 games, notching a goal and an assist. He will hope to earn more of a role this season, likely after earning his extension.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

David Costas - Picks one match suspension Costas will serve a one-match ban due to the red card he received in the second leg of the La Liga playoffs finale against CD Mirandes.

Impact Costas picked up a red card in the second leg of the La Liga playoffs finale against CD Mirandes and will therefore miss the season opener against Villarreal on Friday. His absence will force a change in the starting XI since Costas is an undisputed starter in the central defense of Real Oviedo, with Oier Luengo likely replacing him in the backline for that game.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Santiago Colombatto - Questionable against Villarreal Colombatto (undisclosed) is dealing with an injury and is questionable for the season opener against Villarreal.

Impact Colombatto has not featured in any of the pre-season friendlies as he is still dealing with an injury. The midfielder is questionable for the first game of the season against Villarreal, which is a big blow for the newly promoted team as he has been an undisputed starter in the center of the pitch. His potential absence would force a change in the starting XI, with Alberto Reina likely taking a larger role until he returns.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jaime Seoane - Recovering with Real Oviedo Seoane decided he didn't want to return to his parent club Pachuca and has been recovering from his groin injury with Real Oviedo during the pre-season, according to La Nueva Espan...

Impact Seoane is still dealing with a groin injury and won't be available for the season opener against Villarreal on Friday. That said, Seoane was expected to return to his parent club Pachuca but ultimately stayed with Real Oviedo to continue his recovery and hope to play in La Liga in 2025/26, leaving some uncertainty about his status.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Lemos - Still recovering from knee injury Lemos suffered an ACL injury last year and is still recovering from it, according to El Desmarque.

Impact Lemos is still in the rehabilitation process from the ACL injury he suffered last year and will miss more time, with an expected return around late September or early October. That said, his absence will not impact the starting XI since Nacho Vidal will likely be the preferred starter at right back.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Haissem Hassan - Deals with hamstring discomfort Hassan was forced off early in Wednesday's pre-season friendly against Deportivo due to discomfort in his hamstring, the club announced.

Impact Hassan was forced off in the 30th minute of Wednesday's pre-season friendly due to hamstring discomfort. This is a blow for the newly promoted side, as Hassan is an undisputed starter on the right wing for Real Oviedo. He will likely be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the issue and whether he will miss time. If that happens, Borja Sanchez could see increased playing time until Hassan returns.

AUGUST 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Fores - Loaned to Oviedo Fores has completed a loan to Oviedo from Villarreal, according to his new club.

Impact Fores is seeing a change of clubs this offseason but will remain in La Liga, joining Oviedo on a season-long loan with a buy option. He last played with Levante in the second tier of Spanish football, appearing in 18 games while scoring five goals. That said, he hopes he can replicate a similar season while on loan, having a real chance of securing a starting role within the team if he plays well, competing with Ilyas Chaira and Salomon Rondon for time.

JULY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Ilic - Joins Real Oviedo Ilic has signed a contract with Real Oviedo until 2028, joining on a permanent move from Red Star Belgrade, his new club announced.

Impact Ilic was developed at Red Star Belgrade and gained experience across Europe with stints in France, the Netherlands, and England with Manchester City. The 26-year-old played 34 games for Red Star Belgrade, scoring 12 goals and providing six assists while making his debut in the Champions League. Heading into the 2025/26 season, he is expected to be a regular starter in midfield for Real Oviedo.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Horatiu Moldovan - Sent on loan again Moldovan has been loaned to Oviedo from Atletico Madrid, according to his parent club.

Impact Moldovan is seeing a change of scenery this season once again, with the goalie loaned to Oviedo after he was loaned to Sassuolo last campaign. He hasn't seen a start with Madrid but did hold a decent role with Sassuolo and will hope to replicate that this season. He will look to top Aaron for his spot in net with Oviedo, possibly capturing a starting role with the club, but at least holding a backup role.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Cazorla - Extends with Oviedo Cazorla has extended his contract with Oviedo until 2026, according to his club.

Impact Cazorla is going to remain with Oviedo after helping the club earn promotion to La Liga, extending his deal until 2026. He was a veteran leader for the club last season and will likely see a simialr role again this season, needing to prioduce a great season if the club wants to remain in the top tier of Spanish football.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Real Oviedo confident on Santi Cazorla contract renewal, playmaker set for La Liga return at 40 Last season, Cazorla helped his hometown club return to the top flight of Spanish football for the first time since 2001.

JULY 9, 2025 • NYTIMES.COM

Salomon Rondon - Signs with Real Oviedo Rondon has signed with Real Oviedo after leaving Pachuca, joining the Spanish side on a contract that runs through June 2026, the club announced.

Impact Rondon returns to Spanish football after previous spells with Las Palmas and Malaga earlier in his career. He will be expected to bring leadership and scoring presence to a Real Oviedo side that for the upcoming 2025/26 La Liga campaign. With his physicality and experience across top leagues, he could play a decisive role at the club.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Spain and Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla, 40, leads Oviedo back to the top flight in Spain

Oviedo made it back to the first division of the Spanish league more than two decades later led by veteran Santi Cazorla

JUNE 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Santi Cazorla admits Mikel Arteta has left door open to him at Arsenal as he eyes fairytale ending with Real Oviedo Santi Cazorla is aiming to finish his career by winning promotion to LaLiga with his beloved Real Oviedo through the play-offs; Spaniard has...

JUNE 8, 2024 • SKY.COM

Could break through in relief Oviedo, who posted a 3.18 ERA and recorded seven strikeouts over 5.2 Grapefruit League innings before spring training was suspended, is believed capable of thriving as either a lat...

Impact Oviedo's spring performance turned heads, and it was particularly encouraging considering his first taste of Double-A Springfield last season was somewhat of a mixed bag. The stocky 22-year-old pitched to an elevated 5.65 ERA and 1.63 WHIP across 113.0 innings, but his 10.0 K/9 over his two minor-league stops led the organization. Oviedo also placed an emphasis on diet and nutrition this offseason, leading to a 10.0 percent drop in body fat and increased stamina. Oviedo has been projected by many as a good middle-of-rotation prospect due to an arsenal that includes a 98 mph fastball, but Goold notes that power could also make him a late-inning relief candidate as early as this season, given expanded rosters and likely need for extra arms.

JUNE 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

7. JOHAN OVIEDO, Righthanded Pitcher Bats/Throws: R/R ... Height: 6-6 ... Age: 22

MARCH 26, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

Oviedo’s Kyleigh Thelen tops girls soccer all-area team as player of the year Girls soccer player of the year Kyleigh Thelen of Oviedo is one of 34 players from 22 schools named to Sentinel Varsity all-area teams.

MARCH 20, 2020 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM

At 16 years old, Roberto Campos is Detroit Tigers' next big thing: 'He's a dream' SAN PEDRO de MACORIS, Dominican Republic - There's your kid right there, the man says. PENA and OVIEDO and BAUTISTA start jogging out to str...

MARCH 16, 2020 • NEWSBUG.INFO

Hochman: Cardinals pitching prospect Oviedo brings intriguing slider to spring training The young Cuban righthander was really good in 2019 ... until he was really bad at Class AA Springfield.

FEBRUARY 12, 2020 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

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Nightmare game for Girona goalie Gazzaniga as La Liga starts with Rayo Vallecano win

Ex-Spain and Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla, 40, leads Oviedo back to the top flight in Spain