La Liga Regular Season - 33
Oviedo 1 - 1 FT Villarreal
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
N. Pepe 13'
37' A. Escandell
HT
↓ T. Buchanan ↑G. Mikautadze 46'
↓ A. Gonzalez ↑A. Moleiro 62'
↓ T. Oluwaseyi ↑A. Perez 62'
69' I. Chaira
71' ↓ T. Fernandez ↑H. Hassan
72' ↓ K. Sibo ↑O. Ejaria
72' ↓ A. Reina ↑S. Cazorla
↓ D. Parejo ↑T. Partey 78'
↓ S. Mourino ↑A. Freeman 78'
90'+1 ↓ J. Lopez ↑R. Alhassane
90'+1 ↓ I. Chaira ↑P. Agudin
A. Moleiro 90'+7
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Oviedo
Goalkeepers
Aaron Escandell 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Nacho Vidal 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Eric Bailly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Calvo 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
6.5
Rating
Javi López 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
53%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Midfielders
Kwasi Sibo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
71
Total Mins
72
Entry
Santiago Colombatto 
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
76
Passes
12
Duels
Ilyas Chaira 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
24%
Pass Acc
Alberto Reina
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
72
Total Mins
72
Entry
Thiago Fernández
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Forwards
Federico Viñas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
Horațiu Moldovan 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Miguel Narvaez
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
David Carmo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Ahijado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Abdel Rahim
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Costas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Santi Cazorla
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
22
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Pablo Agudín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
3
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ovie Ejaria
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haissem Hassan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Borbas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Villarreal
Goalkeepers
Arnau Tenas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Santiago Mouriño 
ENFORCER
6
Tackles
6
Tackles
10
Duels Won
77%
Win %
Pau Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Renato Veiga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Sergi Cardona
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Tajon Buchanan
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Pape Gueye 
PROVOCATEUR
4
Fouls Won
4
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Dani Parejo
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Alfon González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
62
Entry
Forwards
Nicolas Pépé 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Tani Oluwaseyi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
62
Entry
BENCH
Luiz Júnior
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Alexander Freeman
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alfonso Pedraza
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rafa Marín
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Willy Kambwala
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alberto Moleiro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thomas Partey
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alassane Diatta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Georges Mikautadze
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
49
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ayoze Perez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
31
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gerard Moreno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/15/2025 | Villarreal | 2 - 0 | Oviedo | La Liga | Estadio de la Ceramica |
08/15/2025
Oviedo Win
Villarreal Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 33 GD: +57
P: 33 GD: +37
P: 33 GD: +21
P: 33 GD: +19
P: 33 GD: +8
P: 33 GD: +2
P: 33 GD: -6
P: 33 GD: 0
P: 33 GD: -1
P: 33 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -8
P: 33 GD: -11
P: 33 GD: -12
P: 33 GD: -6
P: 33 GD: -14
P: 33 GD: -11
P: 33 GD: -10
P: 33 GD: -15
P: 33 GD: -13
League Standings
P: 38 GD: +59
P: 38 GD: +42
P: 37 GD: +22
P: 37 GD: +22
P: 38 GD: +11
P: 38 GD: +5
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -3
P: 38 GD: -9
P: 38 GD: -2
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -15
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -12
P: 38 GD: -8
P: 38 GD: -14
P: 38 GD: -6
P: 38 GD: -10
P: 38 GD: -16
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Bottom-Table Defiance Stalls Villarreal
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 54/100. Our verdict is simple: this was a gritty masterclass from a desperate side proving they still have the fight to survive.
The Early Shock
The atmosphere inside the Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere crackled with desperate energy. Oviedo knew they were fighting for their top-flight lives, sitting dead last and seven points adrift of safety. But the Upset Factor took an immediate hit before the home fans could even settle into their seats. A clumsy challenge inside the box handed Villarreal a massive gift just 13 minutes in. N. Pepe stepped up to the spot, stared down the keeper, and coolly dispatched the penalty. It was a brutal opening blow that threatened to derail the entire evening. The visitors, chasing a Champions League spot, looked fully prepared to cruise to an easy away victory. Yet, rather than crumbling under the weight of their relegation fears, the hosts rolled up their sleeves. The Intensity visibly spiked across the pitch as the home players threw themselves into every tackle.
Turning the Tide
The tactical picture completely flipped after that opening goal. Oviedo remarkably controlled possession, holding 58 percent of the ball and refusing to let the visitors dictate the match's tempo. They turned the midfield into an absolute battleground, pressing high and forcing hurried passes. Villarreal suddenly found themselves pushed deep into their own half, absorbing wave after wave of pressure rather than building their own attacks. The defining moment finally arrived in the 69th minute. Relentless attacking phases finally cracked the yellow defensive wall. I. Chaira found a crucial pocket of space in the final third and fired home a brilliant equaliser. That strike sent the Tartiere into absolute delirium. The overall Balance of the contest shifted instantly, proving beyond doubt that this bottom-dwelling side could still punch well above their weight class when pushed to the absolute brink.
A Desperate Finish
A frantic final twenty minutes delivered pure end-to-end chaos. Oviedo relentlessly bombarded the penalty area, ultimately tallying 15 total shots compared to a mere seven from the visitors. The Stakes were astronomical for both clubs, but the hosts undeniably played like a team possessed by the fear of the drop. They carved out numerous half-chances, driving forward with intent, though they lacked that final clinical edge to secure the full three points. Sharing the spoils feels like a massive moral victory for the home side, injecting a glimmer of hope into their grim survival campaign. For the visitors, dropping points to the league's basement boys is a deeply frustrating stumble. Our take is clear: this draw shakes up both ends of the table, leaving everything to play for in the final weeks.
Key Questions
What made Nicolas Pépé the Man of the Match?
He netted an early penalty and remained a constant threat, creating key passes to keep the away side dangerous despite their limited possession.
What does this mean for Oviedo's season?
They earn a massive morale-boosting point, but sitting in 20th and seven points from safety, they desperately need wins to escape the drop zone.
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 Ambition in Crucial Clash
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 85/100. Oviedo's desperate fight for top-flight survival faces a massive hurdle against a Villarreal side hunting Champions League security.
The Setup
The Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere hosts a fixture of extreme contrasts this April 23, 2026. A massive Stakes rating tells the story. Oviedo are languishing in 19th place, staring relegation in the face. Meanwhile, Villarreal sit comfortably in 3rd. Despite their dire league position, the hosts' recent Form shows immense grit, pulling off three wins in their last five matches to keep their survival hopes alive. However, their overall home record this season has been woeful. The Balance of quality leans heavily toward the high-flying visitors. To bridge the gap, the home side's Stars must deliver, particularly goalkeeper Aarón Escandell, who has been pulling off a remarkable volume of saves recently.
Key Battle
Expect a gritty war of attrition between a desperate, deep-lying home defense and a slick, possession-heavy visiting midfield. The hosts will aim to disrupt the passing lanes and rely on sudden counter-attacks to catch their opponents off guard.
Our Prediction
The visitors are clear favorites to take all three points. The home side will undoubtedly show immense fight, but superior tactical quality and attacking depth should eventually break down the resistance. We expect a hard-fought 1-2 away victory.