La Liga Regular Season - 37

Oviedo 0 - 1 FT Alaves

Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere

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Futmetrix Verdict
30
FT
Sun, May 17
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Oviedo
0-1
Alaves
⚡ Intensity 4
⚖️ Balance 20
🏆 Stakes 100
🎲 Upset 0
Sterile Oviedo punished by clinical Alaves

A toothless farewell: Alaves push doomed Oviedo through the trapdoor

Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. An agonizingly sterile performance confirmed the home side's worst fears, mathematically sealing their drop to the second tier while the visitors barely needed to shift out of second gear.

The Early Blow

The match kicked off with a grim sense of inevitability looming over the Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere. Despite the massive Stakes for the desperately struggling home side, it was Alaves who calmly drew first blood and set the tone for a miserable afternoon. In the 17th minute, a surgically precise sequence saw A. Rebbach slide a perfect ball through a disjointed defensive line to find T. Martinez, who made absolutely no mistake with his clinical finish. That solitary strike instantly sucked the remaining life out of the hopeful stadium. The requisite Intensity from the hosts was glaringly absent right when they needed it the most, leaving them fruitlessly chasing shadows early on in a match they simply had to win to keep their fading survival dreams alive.

Sterile Domination

From that early breakthrough, a profoundly frustrating pattern was permanently set. Oviedo completely dominated possession, holding the ball an overwhelming 70% of the time, but the Balance of actual attacking threat leaned heavily toward the comfortable visitors. The home side essentially knocked it around aimlessly in non-dangerous areas. Veteran maestro Santi Cazorla desperately tried to orchestrate from the midfield, pulling strings and managing three key passes to try and pry open a stubborn defensive block. Unfortunately, the final third was a barren wasteland for the hosts. Not a single shot on target troubled the opposing goalkeeper throughout the entire ninety minutes. It was a miserable masterclass in sterile possession, a tragedy of a terrified team slowly passing themselves directly into the abyss without throwing a meaningful punch.

The Final Nail

The final whistle brought deafening whistles from the terraces and tears from the players collapsing onto the pitch. Dani Calvo swept up valiantly at the back to prevent further damage, but defensive solidity means absolutely nothing without a cutting edge up front. This devastating home defeat mathematically seals their cruel relegation, leaving them firmly rooted to 20th place and trailing safety by an insurmountable 10 points with just two games left on the calendar. A zero-impact Upset Factor meant the visiting squad easily cruised to the finish line, managing the clock with cynical expertise and sitting comfortably in 11th place. Our take? When you command the ball for nearly three-quarters of a match and fail to test the keeper once, you write your own relegation obituary.

Key Questions

What does this mean for Oviedo's season?

It is the absolute end of the road. Trailing safety by 10 points with only two games left, this defeat mathematically confirms their relegation to the second tier.

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.

Match Statistics

Possession
70%
30%
Oviedo 70%
Alaves 30%
Shots
5
7
Oviedo 5
Alaves 7
Shots on Target
0
1
Oviedo 0
Alaves 1
Expected Goals (xG)
0.31
1.46
Oviedo 0.31
Alaves 1.46
Passes
541
234
Oviedo 541
Alaves 234
Pass Accuracy
88%
71%
Oviedo 88%
Alaves 71%
Corners
5
2
Oviedo 5
Alaves 2
Fouls
13
17
Oviedo 13
Alaves 17
Yellow Cards
3
0
Oviedo 3
Alaves 0
Red Cards
0
0
Oviedo 0
Alaves 0

Match Events

T. Martinez (A. Rebbach) 17'
HT
46' 🔄 N. Fonseca T. Fernandez
A. Rebbach Yusi 🔄 46'
48' 🟨 T. Fernandez
65' 🟨 F. Vinas
66' 🔄 S. Colombatto I. Chaira
I. Diabate A. Manas 🔄 69'
D. Suarez P. Ibanez 🔄 69'
71' 🟨 L. Ahijado
79' 🔄 F. Vinas A. Fores
79' 🔄 H. Hassan T. Borbas
T. Martinez L. Boye 🔄 82'
85' 🔄 L. Ahijado N. Vidal
J. Guridi C. Protesoni 🔄 87'
Yusi 🟨 90'+4
FT

Player Cards

Our take on every player in this match

Oviedo

Goalkeepers
Horațiu Moldovan
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Lucas Ahijado
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
David Costas
STORMTROOPER
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Dani Calvo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Javi López
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Nicolas Fonseca
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Santiago Colombatto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Haissem Hassan
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
5
Fouls Won
5
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Santi Cazorla
ARCHITECT
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
58%
Pass Acc
Alberto Reina
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Federico Viñas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
11
Late Mins
11
Late Mins
79
Total Mins
79
Entry
BENCH
Miguel Narvaez
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Aarón Escandell
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nacho Vidal
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdel Rahim
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Carmo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eric Bailly
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luka Ilić
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kwasi Sibo
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Fernández
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilyas Chaira
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álex Forés
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Borbas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Alaves

Goalkeepers
Antonio Sivera
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
91
Minutes
Defenders
Nahuel Tenaglia
WALL
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
4
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Ville Koski
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Victor Parada
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Ángel Pérez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Guridi
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Antonio Blanco
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
91
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Denis Suárez
PROVOCATEUR
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Abderrahman Rebbach
PROVIDER
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.7
Rating
Forwards
Ibrahim Diabaté
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
69
Entry
Toni Martínez
SNIPER
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
BENCH
Raúl Fernández
SPECTATOR
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Youssef Enriquez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
46
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jon Pacheco
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jonny Otto
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Ibáñez
ENFORCER
ENFORCER
4
Tackles
4
Tackles
4
Duels Won
80%
Win %
Ander Guevara
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Calebe Gonçalves
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carles Aleñá
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Carlos Benavídez
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aitor Mañas
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Boyé
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
9
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mariano Díaz
LATE SHIFT
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry

Head to Head

Date Home Score Away Competition Venue
01/04/2026 Alaves 1 - 1 Oviedo La Liga Estadio Mendizorrotza
01/13/2023 Oviedo 1 - 0 Alaves Segunda División Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere
10/29/2022 Alaves 2 - 1 Oviedo Segunda División Estadio de Mendizorroza
07/30/2022 Alaves 0 - 0 Oviedo Friendlies Clubs Estadio Baceñuela
01/04/2026
1 - 1
La Liga Estadio Mendizorrotza
01/13/2023
1 - 0
Segunda División Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere
10/29/2022
2 - 1
Segunda División Estadio de Mendizorroza
07/30/2022
0 - 0
Friendlies Clubs Estadio Baceñuela
Oviedo Win
Alaves Win
Draw

League Standings

Pos Team P Pts GF GA GD Form
1 Barcelona 37 94 94 33 +61 WBarcelona 3 - 1 Real Betis (17-05-2026)LAlaves 1 - 0 Barcelona (13-05-2026)WBarcelona 2 - 0 Real Madrid (10-05-2026)WOsasuna 1 - 2 Barcelona (02-05-2026)WGetafe 0 - 2 Barcelona (25-04-2026)
2 Real Madrid 37 83 73 33 +40 WSevilla 0 - 1 Real Madrid (17-05-2026)WReal Madrid 2 - 0 Oviedo (14-05-2026)LBarcelona 2 - 0 Real Madrid (10-05-2026)WEspanyol 0 - 2 Real Madrid (03-05-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Real Madrid (24-04-2026)
3 Villarreal 37 69 67 45 +22 LRayo Vallecano 2 - 0 Villarreal (17-05-2026)LVillarreal 2 - 3 Sevilla (13-05-2026)DMallorca 1 - 1 Villarreal (10-05-2026)WVillarreal 5 - 1 Levante (02-05-2026)WVillarreal 2 - 1 Celta Vigo (26-04-2026)
4 Atletico Madrid 37 69 61 39 +22 WAtletico Madrid 1 - 0 Girona (17-05-2026)WOsasuna 1 - 2 Atletico Madrid (12-05-2026)LAtletico Madrid 0 - 1 Celta Vigo (09-05-2026)WValencia 0 - 2 Atletico Madrid (02-05-2026)WAtletico Madrid 3 - 2 Athletic Club (25-04-2026)
5 Real Betis 37 57 57 47 +10 LBarcelona 3 - 1 Real Betis (17-05-2026)WReal Betis 2 - 1 Elche (12-05-2026)DReal Sociedad 2 - 2 Real Betis (09-05-2026)WReal Betis 3 - 0 Oviedo (03-05-2026)DReal Betis 1 - 1 Real Madrid (24-04-2026)
6 Celta Vigo 37 51 52 48 +4 DAthletic Club 1 - 1 Celta Vigo (17-05-2026)LCelta Vigo 2 - 3 Levante (12-05-2026)WAtletico Madrid 0 - 1 Celta Vigo (09-05-2026)WCelta Vigo 3 - 1 Elche (03-05-2026)LVillarreal 2 - 1 Celta Vigo (26-04-2026)
7 Getafe 37 48 31 38 -7 LElche 1 - 0 Getafe (17-05-2026)WGetafe 3 - 1 Mallorca (13-05-2026)DOviedo 0 - 0 Getafe (10-05-2026)LGetafe 0 - 2 Rayo Vallecano (03-05-2026)LGetafe 0 - 2 Barcelona (25-04-2026)
8 Rayo Vallecano 37 47 39 43 -4 WRayo Vallecano 2 - 0 Villarreal (17-05-2026)DValencia 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (14-05-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Girona (11-05-2026)WGetafe 0 - 2 Rayo Vallecano (03-05-2026)DRayo Vallecano 3 - 3 Real Sociedad (26-04-2026)
9 Valencia 37 46 43 54 -11 WReal Sociedad 3 - 4 Valencia (17-05-2026)DValencia 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano (14-05-2026)WAthletic Club 0 - 1 Valencia (10-05-2026)LValencia 0 - 2 Atletico Madrid (02-05-2026)WValencia 2 - 1 Girona (25-04-2026)
10 Real Sociedad 37 45 58 60 -2 LReal Sociedad 3 - 4 Valencia (17-05-2026)DGirona 1 - 1 Real Sociedad (14-05-2026)DReal Sociedad 2 - 2 Real Betis (09-05-2026)LSevilla 1 - 0 Real Sociedad (04-05-2026)DRayo Vallecano 3 - 3 Real Sociedad (26-04-2026)
11 Espanyol 37 45 42 54 -12 WOsasuna 1 - 2 Espanyol (17-05-2026)WEspanyol 2 - 0 Athletic Club (13-05-2026)LSevilla 2 - 1 Espanyol (09-05-2026)LEspanyol 0 - 2 Real Madrid (03-05-2026)DEspanyol 0 - 0 Levante (27-04-2026)
12 Athletic Club 37 45 41 54 -13 DAthletic Club 1 - 1 Celta Vigo (17-05-2026)LEspanyol 2 - 0 Athletic Club (13-05-2026)LAthletic Club 0 - 1 Valencia (10-05-2026)WAlaves 2 - 4 Athletic Club (02-05-2026)LAtletico Madrid 3 - 2 Athletic Club (25-04-2026)
13 Alaves 37 43 43 54 -11 WOviedo 0 - 1 Alaves (17-05-2026)WAlaves 1 - 0 Barcelona (13-05-2026)DElche 1 - 1 Alaves (09-05-2026)LAlaves 2 - 4 Athletic Club (02-05-2026)WAlaves 2 - 1 Mallorca (25-04-2026)
14 Sevilla 37 43 46 59 -13 LSevilla 0 - 1 Real Madrid (17-05-2026)WVillarreal 2 - 3 Sevilla (13-05-2026)WSevilla 2 - 1 Espanyol (09-05-2026)WSevilla 1 - 0 Real Sociedad (04-05-2026)LOsasuna 2 - 1 Sevilla (26-04-2026)
15 Osasuna 37 42 44 49 -5 LOsasuna 1 - 2 Espanyol (17-05-2026)LOsasuna 1 - 2 Atletico Madrid (12-05-2026)LLevante 3 - 2 Osasuna (08-05-2026)LOsasuna 1 - 2 Barcelona (02-05-2026)WOsasuna 2 - 1 Sevilla (26-04-2026)
16 Elche 37 42 48 56 -8 WElche 1 - 0 Getafe (17-05-2026)LReal Betis 2 - 1 Elche (12-05-2026)DElche 1 - 1 Alaves (09-05-2026)LCelta Vigo 3 - 1 Elche (03-05-2026)WOviedo 1 - 2 Elche (26-04-2026)
17 Levante 37 42 46 59 -13 WLevante 2 - 0 Mallorca (17-05-2026)WCelta Vigo 2 - 3 Levante (12-05-2026)WLevante 3 - 2 Osasuna (08-05-2026)LVillarreal 5 - 1 Levante (02-05-2026)DEspanyol 0 - 0 Levante (27-04-2026)
18 Girona 37 40 38 54 -16 LAtletico Madrid 1 - 0 Girona (17-05-2026)DGirona 1 - 1 Real Sociedad (14-05-2026)DRayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Girona (11-05-2026)LGirona 0 - 1 Mallorca (01-05-2026)LValencia 2 - 1 Girona (25-04-2026)
19 Mallorca 37 39 44 57 -13 LLevante 2 - 0 Mallorca (17-05-2026)LGetafe 3 - 1 Mallorca (13-05-2026)DMallorca 1 - 1 Villarreal (10-05-2026)WGirona 0 - 1 Mallorca (01-05-2026)LAlaves 2 - 1 Mallorca (25-04-2026)
20 Oviedo 37 29 26 57 -31 LOviedo 0 - 1 Alaves (17-05-2026)LReal Madrid 2 - 0 Oviedo (14-05-2026)DOviedo 0 - 0 Getafe (10-05-2026)LReal Betis 3 - 0 Oviedo (03-05-2026)LOviedo 1 - 2 Elche (26-04-2026)