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Nicolas Fonseca - Completes Oviedo move Fonseca has been loaned from Leon to Real Oviedo until the end of the 2025/26 season, his new club announced Friday.

Impact Fonseca was a regular presence in midfield for Leon during the 2025 Apertura campaign in Liga MX, and he'll add depth in midfield for Oviedo in the second half of the 2025/26 Liga campaign. He's expected to operate as a backup behind the duo of Santiago Colombatto, another former Leon player, and Leander Dendoncker.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 20, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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Luka Ilic - Finds bench role Ilic (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash against Celta Vigo.

Impact Ilic returned to full training this week and avoided the injury report across all three sessions under new coach Guillermo Almada. While he has not reclaimed a starting role after losing his place under former coach Luis Carrion, he is fit enough to be included among the substitutes. His presence on the bench gives Almada an additional attacking option, though his exact role going forward remains uncertain.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

David Costas - Makes starting XI Costas (back) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash against Celta Vigo.

Impact Costas is starting in defense for Saturday's clash against the Celeste after being labelled as a doubt due to back problems. The center-back has been an undisputed starter in Oviedo's backline this season and should keep that role under new coach Guillermo Almada.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

David Costas - Makes squad list Costas (back) is in the squad list for Saturday's clash against Celta Vigo, the club posted.

Impact Costas is part of the squad list for Saturday's clash against the Celeste after being labelled as a doubt due to suffering from back problems. The center-back has been an undisputed starter in the backline for Oviedo this season and should claim back that role on Saturday. That said, if Costas had to start on the bench, Eric Bailly will likely be the one taking his spot in the backline.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

David Costas - Doubtful against Celta Vigo Costas (back) is a doubt for Saturday's clash against Celta Vigo due to back problems, according to La Voz de Asturias.

Impact Costas hasn't been spotted in team training this week yet and is expected to train on Friday but is currently dealing with back problems, making him a doubt for Saturday's clash against Celta Vigo. His absence would be a big blow for Oviedo since he has been an undisputed starter with the two first coaches this season and is expected to hold a similar role under new manager Guillermo Almada. If he had to miss the game on Saturday, Eric Bailly could be in line to start in central defense to replace him.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Ilic - Should be available Saturday Ilic (undisclosed) was reportedly training with the team this week and should an option for Saturday's clash against Celta Vigo, according to La Voz de Asturias.

Impact Ilic was reportedly training with the team this week since he wasn't mentioned in the injury report during the three sessions of the week under new coach Guillermo Almada. This is great news for Oviedo since he will be an additional option in the frontline, although he lost his starting role under ex-coach Luis Carrion. It remains to be seen what role he will hold with Almada in the coming fixtures.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nacho Vidal - Not available yet Vidal (undisclosed) remains out for the time being due to injury, according to La Voz de Asturias.

Impact Vidal is still dealing with an undisclosed injury and hasn't yet been spotted in team training this week. The right-back remains out for the time being and his absence is impacting the starting XI since he is an undisputed starter in the backline for Oviedo, with Lucas Ahijado likely replacing him again until he returns.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ovie Ejaria - Remains out for time being Ejaria (undisclosed) remains out for the time being due to injury, according to La Voz de Asturias.

Impact Ejaria is still dealing with an undisclosed injury and hasn't yet been spotted in team training. The midfielder remains out for the time being, although his absence isn't impacting the starting XI since he has mainly been a rotational player this season.

DECEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Getafe stunned by second-tier Burgos in Copa del Rey, Athletic and Real Betis advance

Getafe has become the latest top-division club to be eliminated in the round of 32 of the Copa del Rey after losing 3-1 to second-tier team Burgos

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Aaron Escandell - Three saves in heavy defeat Aaron registered three saves and allowed four goals in Sunday's 4-0 defeat against Sevilla.

Impact Aaron made three saves, which is the 15th time in 16 games this season that he has made at least three saves. He conceded four goals, which is also the most that he has conceded in any game this season. The keeper has kept four clean sheets this season, with three of those coming in the three most recent home games. All of his clean sheets this year have come in home games, while 16 of his 26 goals conceded have come in away matches.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

David Carmo - Off to AFCON Carmo is headed to AFCON with Angola and will two-to-three weeks minimum.

Impact Carmo is set to miss at least one match while away with Angola, he could miss more if they progress further in the competition. The defender will serve a one-match ban in La Liga while away on national team duty. Carmo should be back in a big role when he returns to Oviedo.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Vinas - Suspension cleared Vinas is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Vinas has served his suspension due to the red card he received against Mallorca and is set to return in the next contest. The forward has been a regular starter for Oviedo and will therefore likely claim back a similar role against Celta Vigo on Saturday, although it will depend on the new arriving coach.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Santi Cazorla - Back from suspension Cazorla is no longer suspended and is an option moving forward for the club.

Impact Cazorla has served his suspension due to the red card he received against Mallorca and is set to return in the next contest. The playmaker has started the last three games for Oviedo and will therefore likely claim back a similar role against Celta Vigo on Saturday, although it will also depend on the new arriving coach.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mbappé scores in his return from injury as Madrid beats Alaves in boost for Alonso

Kylian Mbappé has scored in his return from injury

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

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DECEMBER 14, 2025 • YOUTUBE

David Carmo - Two yellow cards Sunday Carmo was shown a red card in the 82nd minute of Sunday's 4-0 loss to Sevilla.

Impact Carmo would see a rough end to a 4-0 loss Sunday, as he would receive a double yellow in the 83rd minute, leading to a red card for the defender. Unfortunately for the defender, this will suspend him for one match, next an option when facing Alaves following the winter break. He is a starter, so this will force a change, with Dani Calvo as a likely option.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ovie Ejaria - Unavailable versus Sevilla Ejaria (undisclosed) is out for Sunday's tilt against Sevilla.

Impact Ejaria recently dealt with a hamstring issue but came off the bench in the previous two rounds, tallying limited minutes. He has appeared seven times (two starts) so far, so his absence doesn't open up substantial playing time for other midfielders. He'll be re-evaluated ahead of Saturday's match versus Celta Vigo.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nacho Vidal - Ruled out Sunday Vidal (undisclosed) is ruled out for Sunday's clash against Sevilla, the club posted.

Impact Vidal is dealing with an undisclosed issue and won't be available for Sunday's clash against Sevilla. The right-back has been an undisputed starter in the backline for Oviedo, therefore his absence will have to be replaced, with Lucas Ahijado as the main option to replace him for that game.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Javi Lopez - Available against Sevilla Lopez (hamstring) is back available for Sunday's clash against Sevilla, the club posted.

Impact Lopez has fully recovered from his hamstring injury and is an option to face Sevilla on Sunday. The left-back has started in his last four appearances and could claim back that role in upcoming fixtures.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Domingues - Available against Sevilla Domingues (undisclosed) is back available for Sunday's clash against Sevilla, the club posted.

Impact Domingues has been dealing with some discomfort but now returns to the match squad ahead of Sunday's clash against Sevilla. The midfielder still has to feature for the first time this season, therefore his return won't have any impact on the starting lineup.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Ilic - Remains out Ilic (undisclosed) remains out for the time being since he doesn't feature in the squad list.

Impact Ilic missed the last game due to injury and won't be available for Sunday's clash against Sevilla since he didn't recover in time for the game. The midfielder has been mainly a bench option this season, therefore his absence won't impact the starting XI.

DECEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

David Carmo - Defensive wall performance David Carmo registered 13 clearancesand one interception in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Mallorca.

Impact Carmo was a key defensive contributor in helping his team secure a draw against Mallorca on Friday, recording one interception and leading the match with 13 clearances. Offensively, he created two chances for his teammates, though given his role as a center-back, it's unlikely he will consistently replicate those attacking stats. He has tallied 14 tackles, 10 interceptions, and 83 clearances across 11 La Liga appearances this season.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ilyas Chaira - Four shots in draw Chaira registered four shots (zero on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Friday's 0-0 draw versus Mallorca.

Impact Chaira returned from suspension for Friday's draw against Mallorca but had little impact on the game, as despite recording a season-high four shots, his performance was overshadowed by a key missed opportunity in the first half. The Moroccan winger remains without a goal or assist this La Liga season after a strong campaign last year in La Liga 2, where he notched eight goals and three assists in 34 appearances.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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