OVIEDO NEWS

David Carmo - Late scratch for Rayo Vallecano game Carmo will miss Sunday's match versus Rayo Vallecano due to an illness, Oviedo announced.

Impact Carmo was initially selected in the starting lineup but evidently didn't feel good enough while warming up and will miss out altogether. He'll look to recoup for Saturday's away game versus Atletico Madrid. Dani Calvo is replacing him in the back.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Cazorla - Starting against Rayo Vallecano Cazorla (knee) is in the initial XI to face Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.

Impact Cazorla is getting the call right away after missing a month, drawing just his second start of the season since he has generally been deployed off the bench. He has posted three key passes, 15 crosses (three accurate) and 12 corners in seven appearances.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Cazorla - Option to play Sunday Cazorla (knee) is back available for Sunday's clash against Rayo Vallecano, the club announced.

Impact Cazorla has cleared the knee injury that sidelined him in the last four games and is back available for Sunday's clash against Rayo Vallecano after training in full this week. Cazorla is holding only a super sub role this season for Oviedo and should remain in that role moving forward.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Brekalo - Available against Rayo Vallecano Brekalo (groin) is back available for Sunday's clash against Rayo Vallecano, the club announced.

Impact Brekalo missed the last two games of Oviedo due to a groin injury that he fully cleared over the break since he is back available for Sunday's clash against Rayo Vallecano. The attacking midfielder should resume his usual bench role for Oviedo moving forward.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Real Oviedo vs Rayo Vallecano Prediction and Betting Tips | November 23rd 2025 Real Oviedo will host Rayo Vallecano at the Carlos Tartiere on Sunday in another round of the 2025-26 La Liga campaign.

NOVEMBER 21 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ovie Ejaria - Training with team Tuesday Ejaria (hamstring) was spotted in team training on Tuesday, the club posted.

Impact Ejaria was forced off during the game against Girona after suffering a hamstring injury that ruled him out of the last two games for Oviedo but has seen positive development since he returned to team training on Tuesday. The midfielder is in a good position to be back available for Sunday's clash against Rayo Vallecano but will likely return to a bench role just like in four of his six available games this season for Oviedo.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Josip Brekalo - Spotted training Tuesday Brekalo (groin) was spotted in team training on Tuesday, the club posted.

Impact Brekalo missed the last two games of Oviedo due to a groin injury and he likely fully recovered since he was back in team training on Tuesday. The attacking midfielder is in a good position to be back available for Sunday's clash against Rayo Vallecano although he should resume only a bench role just like the major part of the season so far.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Alvaro Lemos - Back in team training Lemos (knee) was spotted back in team training for the first time since his injury, the club posted.

Impact Lemos is nearing a return from an ACL injury he suffered last year and has shown major improvement since he was back in team training on Tuesday. This is good news as it suggests the defensive midfielder could return in upcoming fixtures and likely before the end of November. Once fully fit he should bring competition to Nacho Vidal for the right back spot.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Cazorla - Back in team training Cazorla (knee) was spotted back in full team training on Friday, the club posted.

Impact Cazorla missed the last four games due to a knee injury but he fully recovered and was spotted back in team training on Friday. This is good news for the veteran and his heart club since he will bring a good option in the midfield, although he should keep holding a super sub role moving forward for Oviedo.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ilyas Chaira - Plays 53 minutes Chaira crossed once inaccurately during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Chaira had a quiet day during his 53 minutes of action as he struggled to make any impact on the match. The attacker has combined for three shots, two chances created and seven crosses over his last three starts, but has yet to have a goal involvement this season.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

David Costas - Leader in tackles, clearances Costas blocked a shot, made three tackles (winning two) and seven clearances during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Costas was a part of the Oviedo back line that allowed just one goal during Sunday's defeat, leading his side in tackles and clearances. The defender has combined for five tackles and 17 clearances over his last three starts.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Escandell - Allows one in loss Aaron allowed a goal while making seven saves during Sunday's 1-0 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Aaron allowed the lone goal of the match in the 25th minute as Oviedo dropped all three points Sunday. The keeper has allowed four goals while combining for 15 saves and keeping a clean sheet over his last three starts. Oviedo have a home clash against Rayo Vallecano following the international break.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Lopez - Subbed off on Monday Lopez was subbed off due to injury in the 86th minute of Monday's 0-0 draw versus Osasuna. He had four crosses (three accurate) and two chances created before exiting the match.

Impact Lopez won eight duels and also made three tackles, two clearances and an interception before being replaced by Rahim Alhassane in the 86th minute due to injury. Lopez has only played three times this campaign and may not feature again soon due to injury.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Haissem Hassan - Subbed in on Monday Hassan generated one shot (zero on goal) in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Hassan replaced Ilyas Chaira in the 69th minute, recorded five passes and also won a duel. Hassan has started seven times across 10 appearances, but didn't start Oviedo's last two games.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Aaron Escandell - Accumulates clean sheet Aaron had five saves and secured a clean sheet in Monday's 0-0 draw versus Osasuna.

Impact Aaron made a clearance and picked up his second clean sheet of the campaign. He has now recorded 19 saves and five clearances in the last four games. Next, he takes on Athletic, who have netted only twice in the last three games, winning none of them.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Oviedo play out dull stalemate with fellow struggler Osasuna

Oviedo and Osasuna have played out a dull 0-0 draw in La Liga

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Luka Ilic - Returns to bench Ilic (undisclosed) is back on the bench for Monday's clash with Osasuna.

Impact Ilic is back on the bench for Monday's clash after being forced off Tuesday with a knock. He trained throughout the week and it wasn't thought to be serious. The fact he's straight back on the bench is a great sign for his full fitness moving forward.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Real Oviedo vs Osasuna Prediction and Betting Tips | November 3rd 2025 Real Oviedo and Osasuna bring round 11 of the Spanish La Liga to an end when they square off at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere on Monday.

NOVEMBER 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Josip Brekalo - Suffers groin injury Brekalo suffered a groin injury and is ruled out for the time being, the club announced.

Impact Brekalo has suffered a groin injury in training and is ruled out for the time being without a precise timeline since it will depend on his evolution. The left winger started only two of his last five appearances for Real Oviedo, therefore his absence is unlikely to affect the starting XI.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Ilic - Forced off Tuesday Ilic (undisclosed) scored one goal before being forced off in the 64th minute of Tuesday's 4-2 defeat against Ourense in the Copa Del Rey.

Impact Ilic was in the starting squad in the Copa del Rey and scored one goal before being forced off shortly after the hour mark due to an undisclosed issue. The playmaker will be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the problem, but a potential absence of the Serbian would not affect the starting XI since he started only once in his last four outings in La Liga.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Ovie Ejaria - Dealing with hamstring issue Ejaria was forced off in the 49th minute of Saturday's 3-3 draw against Girona due to a hamstring issue, coach Luis Carrion said in a press conference. "I think his hamstring was b...

Impact Ejaria needs to do better and build on his fitness according to new coach Luis Carrion. The midfielder was in the starting squad for Saturday's draw against Girona but was forced off in the 49th minute due to a hamstring issue. Ejaria will likely be assessed in the coming days, but if he has to miss some time to recover, his absence won't affect the starting XI much since he has started only two of his five appearances this season.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Villarreal wins at Valencia to strengthen hold on 3rd place in La Liga

Villarreal has won 2-0 at Valencia to reinforce is hold on third place in the Spanish league

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Santiago Colombatto - Assists from one of six crosses Colombatto assisted once to go with six crosses (three accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Girona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 98th minute.

Impact Colombatto provided his first assist of the season having started each of the last four matches. He has been increasing in his creative output, with the last three matches increasing from one to three chances created per game. He has now taken a total of nine corners, including four in this game.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE