Barcelona Faces Real Oviedo in key League Match-Up
Oviedo, Spain – Barcelona travels to face Real Oviedo this Thursday, September 26, in a La Liga contest with implications for the title race and Oviedo’s fight to climb the standings. The match, scheduled for 4:30 p.m. (ARG/URU/chi) and 14:30 (Col/Per/ECU), pits the league-leading Barcelona against a Real Oviedo side desperate for points.
While Barcelona and Real Madrid are widely considered the frontrunners for the La liga title, Barcelona aims to maintain its momentum and avoid losing ground to its rival. Real Oviedo, currently outside the relegation zone despite a challenging start to the season, needs a positive result to solidify its position. This match presents a meaningful test for both teams as the season progresses.
Key players to watch for Barcelona include midfielders Frenkie de Jong and Pedri, whose influence on the game is consistently noteworthy. Real Oviedo will look to veteran Venezuelan striker Salomon Rondón and young Uruguayan forward Federico viñas to lead their attack.
Barcelona enters the match following a dominant 3-0 victory over Getafe, with goals from Ferran Torres (13′ and 34′) and Dani Olmo (62′).Real Oviedo, however, suffered a 1-0 defeat to Elche in their most recent outing.
The last encounter between these two teams dates back to May 2001, when Real Oviedo secured a surprising 1-0 win at Camp Nou thanks to a goal from Jaime. Barcelona’s lineup that day featured notable names like Richard Dutruel, Frank de Boer, Pep guardiola, luis Enrique (who was later expelled), Rivaldo, and Marc Overmars.
