La Liga Regular Season - 27
Espanyol 1 - 1 FT Oviedo
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
A. Reina (T. Fernandez) 8'
12' C. Ngonge
36' K. Garcia (C. Ngonge)
HT
↓ T. Fernandez ↑I. Chaira 56'
↓ L. Ilic ↑H. Hassan 56'
↓ N. Fonseca ↑S. Colombatto 56'
S. Colombatto 61'
62' P. Lozano
62' ↓ C. Ngonge ↑P. Milla
68' ↓ R. Terrats ↑R. Fernandez Jaen
↓ A. Reina ↑S. Cazorla 72'
79' ↓ P. Lozano ↑F. Calero
79' ↓ T. Dolan ↑Jofre
J. Lopez 83'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Espanyol
Goalkeepers
Marko Dmitrović 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Omar El Hilali
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Clemens Riedel
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Leandro Cabrera
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Romero 
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Cyril Ngonge
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
20%
Pass Acc
Urko González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pol Lozano
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Tyrhys Dolan
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
Forwards
Ramón Terrats 
MAGNET
46
Activity
46
Activity
33
Passes
13
Duels
Kike García 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.6
Rating
BENCH
Angel Fortuno 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Pol Tristan Jimenez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miguel Rubio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rubén Sánchez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jose Salinas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fernando Calero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pere Milla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ferran Gomez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Roberto Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jofre Carreras
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Oviedo
Goalkeepers
Aarón Escandell 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Nacho Vidal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Calvo 
SHIELD
3
Blocks
3
Blocks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles
David Carmo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javi López 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Kwasi Sibo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
92
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Fonseca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Luka Ilić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Alberto Reina 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Thiago Fernández 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.6
Rating
Forwards
Federico Viñas
MAGNET
54
Activity
54
Activity
25
Passes
29
Duels
BENCH
Horațiu Moldovan
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abdel Rahim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Bailly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Colombatto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santi Cazorla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
20
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Agudín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haissem Hassan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilyas Chaira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ovie Ejaria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álex Forés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17/10/2025 | Oviedo | 0 - 2 | Espanyol | La Liga | Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere |
| 23/06/2024 | Espanyol | 2 - 0 | Oviedo | Segunda División | Stage Front Stadium |
| 16/06/2024 | Oviedo | 1 - 0 | Espanyol | Segunda División | Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere |
| 20/05/2024 | Espanyol | 2 - 1 | Oviedo | Segunda División | Stage Front Stadium |
| 01/12/2023 | Oviedo | 2 - 0 | Espanyol | Segunda División | Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere |
| 05/03/2021 | Espanyol | 1 - 1 | Oviedo | Segunda División | RCDE Stadium |
| 27/09/2020 | Oviedo | 0 - 2 | Espanyol | Segunda División | Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere |
Espanyol Win
Oviedo Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +46
P: 27 GD: +33
P: 27 GD: +21
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +7
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 27 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 27 GD: +46
P: 27 GD: +33
P: 27 GD: +21
P: 27 GD: +18
P: 27 GD: +8
P: 27 GD: +7
P: 26 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -1
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: 0
P: 27 GD: -11
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -7
P: 27 GD: -15
P: 27 GD: -12
P: 27 GD: -6
P: 27 GD: -13
P: 27 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Oviedo's Iron Defense Survives Espanyol's 27-Shot Barrage
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 47/100. The league's bottom side absorbed a relentless attacking storm to secure a vital point in their desperate fight for La Liga survival.
The Early Shock
Fans at the RCDE Stadium barely had time to take their seats before the script was completely flipped. Oviedo, arriving deeply entrenched in the relegation zone and nine points adrift from safety, desperately needed a lifeline. They found it in the 8th minute. A rapid transition caught the hosts napping, allowing T. Fernandez to set up A. Reina for a clinical opening strike. That early breakthrough pushed the Upset Factor right through the roof. Forced to respond, the home side immediately shifted gears. The Intensity skyrocketed as the visitors retreated into a deep defensive block, challenging their Catalan hosts to find a way through the organized blue wall.
Turning the Tide
Shaking off the early blow, Espanyol grabbed the match by the scruff of the neck with 57% controlled possession. They launched an absolute siege, peppering the opposition box with a staggering 27 total shots. The persistent pressure finally paid dividends in the 36th minute when C. Ngonge unlocked the defense, laying the ball off for K. Garcia to smash home the equalizer. This restored the Balance, but it didn't halt the overwhelming wave of attacks. The pitch tilted heavily in one direction, turning the visitors' penalty area into a chaotic shooting gallery. It took heroic goalkeeping and desperate last-ditch blocks to keep the scoreline level heading into the break.
The Ultimate Stalemate
The second half became a grueling exercise in attack versus defense. Carlos Romero was the absolute standout on the pitch, orchestrating the play from deep and delivering four crucial key passes to keep the offensive engine humming. Despite creating nine shots on target, the hosts lacked the final sniper's touch to secure the three points. Given the massive Stakes, this 1-1 draw tells two very different stories. For the home side, dropping points stalls their momentum in the top half of the table. For the visitors, escaping Catalonia with a point after facing such a massive statistical deficit provides a much-needed psychological boost in their survival bid.
Key Questions
Who scored the goals in this match?
A. Reina opened the scoring for Oviedo in the 8th minute, while K. Garcia equalized for Espanyol in the 36th minute.
Who was the standout performer?
Carlos Romero earned top honors for Espanyol, dominating the pitch with a stellar defensive shift and four key passes.
How did Oviedo manage to secure a draw?
Despite facing 27 total shots, Oviedo's defensive resilience and 8 crucial saves from their goalkeeper kept Espanyol at bay.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Survival on the Line at RCDE Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 48/100. Oviedo's La Liga status hangs by a thread as they travel to face an out-of-sorts Espanyol side desperate to snap a wretched winless streak.
The Setup
When Espanyol host Oviedo at the RCDE Stadium on March 09, 2026, the contrast in objectives could not be sharper. The hosts sit comfortably in seventh, but their recent Form is alarming, having gone winless in five matches. Oviedo, languishing in 20th place, are fighting a desperate relegation battle. This creates a fascinating Balance dynamic—an upper-mid table side stuck in a rut against bottom-dwellers fighting for their professional lives. While the overall Stakes metric for neutral viewers is modest, the tension on the pitch will be palpable. Both sides suffer from notoriously leaky defenses, conceding a combined 3.6 goals per game, setting the stage for chaotic moments. The Stars rating gets a notable boost from the away side's attacking bright spots, namely Federico Viñas, who brings genuine threat to an otherwise struggling squad.
Key Battle
With no individual match-ups dominating the tactical chalkboard, this clash comes down to Espanyol's misfiring attacking unit against Oviedo's highly porous back line. The visitors will rely heavily on goalkeeper Aarón Escandell, who has been bailing his defenders out with crucial saves recently. If the home midfield can finally click, Oviedo will face a long, punishing night.
Our Prediction
We back a gritty 1-1 draw. Espanyol will dominate the ball and dictate the tempo, but their severe lack of confidence combined with Oviedo's pure survival instinct will see the visitors snatch a vital point.