La Liga Regular Season - 28
Oviedo 1 - 0 FT Valencia
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
T. Rendall 16'
30' D. Costas (T. Fernandez)
U. Nunez 32'
36' T. Fernandez
41' N. Vidal
HT
↓ U. Sadiq ↑H. Duro 56'
↓ F. Ugrinic ↑A. Almeida 56'
↓ A. Danjuma ↑L. Rioja 56'
59' N. Fonseca
63' ↓ L. Ilic ↑I. Chaira
↓ J. Guerra ↑D. Lopez 70'
70' ↓ N. Fonseca ↑S. Colombatto
70' ↓ T. Fernandez ↑H. Hassan
77' A. Reina
↓ J. Gaya ↑L. Beltran 80'
85' ↓ N. Vidal ↑D. Calvo
85' ↓ A. Reina ↑S. Cazorla
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Oviedo
Goalkeepers
Aarón Escandell 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nacho Vidal
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Eric Bailly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Costas 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Javi López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Kwasi Sibo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nicolas Fonseca
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Luka Ilić 
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Alberto Reina
LATE SHIFT
5
Late Mins
5
Late Mins
85
Total Mins
85
Entry
Thiago Fernández 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
Forwards
Federico Viñas 
PROVOCATEUR
6
Fouls Won
6
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
BENCH
Horațiu Moldovan 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miguel Narvaez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Abdel Rahim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Calvo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Carmo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Adri Fernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santi Cazorla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santiago Colombatto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
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
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ilyas Chaira
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álex Forés
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Valencia
Goalkeepers
Stole Dimitrievski
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Thierry Correia 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
75%
Duel Win %
Unai Núñez
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Eray Cömert
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
97
Total Mins
Started
Entry
José Luis Gayà
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Javier Guerra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Guido Rodríguez 
MAGNET
83
Activity
83
Activity
66
Passes
17
Duels
Largie Ramazani
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Filip Ugrinić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Arnaut Danjuma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
Forwards
Umar Sadiq
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
56
Entry
BENCH
Cristian Rivero
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
César Tárrega
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renzo Saravia
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
André Almeida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pepelu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Baptiste Santamaria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Beltrán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Rioja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hugo Duro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
41
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego López
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Raba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
Oviedo Win
Valencia Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 28 GD: +49
P: 28 GD: +36
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 28 GD: +18
P: 28 GD: +8
P: 28 GD: +7
P: 28 GD: +1
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 28 GD: -7
P: 28 GD: -10
P: 28 GD: -2
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -6
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -10
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -12
P: 28 GD: -9
P: 28 GD: -16
League Standings
P: 29 GD: +50
P: 28 GD: +36
P: 29 GD: +20
P: 28 GD: +22
P: 29 GD: +7
P: 29 GD: +6
P: 29 GD: -1
P: 29 GD: -6
P: 29 GD: -9
P: 29 GD: -1
P: 29 GD: -8
P: 29 GD: -10
P: 29 GD: -13
P: 29 GD: -7
P: 29 GD: -12
P: 29 GD: -11
P: 29 GD: -8
P: 29 GD: -13
P: 29 GD: -14
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
A Masterclass in Survival: Oviedo Shocks Valencia
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 30/100. A gritty relegation scrap at the Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere proved that tactical discipline and sheer desperation can entirely dismantle a toothless possession game.
The Opening Act
A tense atmosphere enveloped the Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere as the bottom-dwelling hosts welcomed a mid-table side expecting a routine afternoon. The visitors predictably controlled possession, settling into a comfortable 58% share of the ball, but their passing networks quickly dissolved in the final third. Instead of yielding, Oviedo cranked up the Intensity, disrupting passing lanes and turning the midfield into an absolute dogfight. The away side's lethargy was startling; despite monopolising the ball, they managed a pitiful 0.39 expected goals across the entire contest. This was a masterclass in defensive organisation from a team supposedly destined for the drop. The hosts absorbed the early pressure without panic, perfectly setting the trap for a stunning counter-punch that would completely alter the afternoon's narrative.
The Pivot
The defining moment arrived right on the half-hour mark, exposing a fragile defensive line. A sharp sequence culminated in T. Fernandez delivering the decisive final ball for D. Costas, who made no mistake to put the underdogs ahead. This breakthrough registered a massive Upset Factor, completely flipping the script and forcing a complacent Valencia to chase the game. The visitors responded by forcing corners—contributing to a tally of 11 set-pieces on the day—but their deliveries were repeatedly dealt with by a resolute backline. Ironically, it was the trailing side's goalkeeper, Stole Dimitrievski, who had to pull off five crucial saves just to keep the scoreline respectable, as the hosts countered with real venom and precision.
Resolution
The second half developed into a pure battle of attrition. The Balance of play shifted into a tactical stalemate as the hosts parked the bus, daring their opponents to break them down. Drama flared in the 77th minute when A. Reina thought he had doubled the lead, only for VAR to ruthlessly chalk off the effort for offside. However, that marginal call hardly mattered in the grand scheme. The visitors registered just two shots on target all afternoon, utterly failing to capitalise on their territorial advantage. This 1-0 victory carries enormous Stakes for the home side, throwing a massive lifeline into their dire relegation battle. They proved that heart and clinical finishing outweigh empty passing metrics every single time.
Key Questions
Who scored the winning goal for Oviedo?
D. Costas netted the decisive goal in the 30th minute, coolly converting an excellent assist from T. Fernandez.
Why did Valencia fail to equalise despite having more possession?
Valencia controlled the ball but completely lacked a clinical edge, managing just two shots on target and a dismal 0.39 expected goals.
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.
Desperation Meets Pressure at Carlos Tartiere
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 46/100. This is a classic relegation scrap where Oviedo must stop the rot or face certain doom against a fragile Valencia side.
The Setup
The situation for Oviedo has reached a breaking point. Anchored to the bottom of the table with a measly 17 points, their Form rating is a massive cause for concern as they head into this March 14 clash. Winning just 15% of their home games at Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere is a recipe for disaster. On the other side, Valencia aren't exactly flying high in 15th, but they have a 12-point cushion over their hosts. While the Stakes might feel lower for the visitors, a loss here would drag them back into the mud of the survival conversation. Expect a cagey affair where fear of losing outweighs the will to win.
Key Battle
With no clear individual standout dominating the headlines, this match will be decided by the Oviedo backline's ability to maintain Balance under pressure. David Carmo and his defensive unit face a stern test against Valencia's midfield runners like Javi Guerra and Diego López. If Oviedo's defense crumbles early, the game plan will evaporate, leaving them exposed to a Valencia side that thrives on the counter.
Our Take
The numbers don't lie: Oviedo's home woes are too significant to ignore. While the crowd will try to spur them on, Valencia's superior Stars in the final third should eventually find a way through. We expect a tight, nervy encounter where a single mistake settles the contest. Valencia to edge it by a narrow margin, leaving Oviedo with a mountain too steep to climb in the final stretch of the season.