On Tuesday, Real Oviedo achieved a remarkable comeback to defeat Valencia 2-1 in their match for the 7th round of La Liga. Valencia struck first just three minutes into the game, taking the lead through a play involving Arnaut Danjuma. However, Real Oviedo showcased their fighting spirit and turned the game around with two goals in a span of minutes during the second half, first through Luka Ilic in the 39th minute, followed by a goal from Salomón Rondón just a minute later.
In a critical moment, Valencia’s Arnaut Danjuma had the chance to extend his team’s lead when he missed a penalty kick in the 75th minute.
Salomón Rondón was undoubtedly the star of the match, displaying exceptional form with one goal and influencing play significantly. Baptiste Santamaria from Valencia also had a notable game, completing 85 successful passes, recovering 5 balls, and attempting 2 shots on goal.
For this match, Valencia’s coach Carlos Corberán set up his team in a 4-5-1 formation featuring Julen Agirrezabala in goal; Dimitri Foulquier, César Tárrega, Mouctar Diakhaby, and José Luis Gayà in defense; a midfield of Baptiste Santamaria, Javi Guerra, Luis Rioja, André Almeida, and Arnaut Danjuma; with Hugo Duro leading the line.
In contrast, Real Oviedo’s manager Veljko Paunovic opted for the same 4-5-1 arrangement, with Aarón Escandell guarding the net; Lucas Ahijado, Dani Calvo, David Carmo, and Rahim Alhassane at the back; Leander Dendoncker, Santiago Colombatto, Haissem Hassan, Alberto Reina, and Josip Brekalo in midfield; while Federico Viñas was the solitary striker.
The match, officiated by referee Ricardo de Burgos Bengoetxea, took place at the Mestalla Stadium.
In their next fixture, Valencia will aim for redemption away against Girona, while Real Oviedo will host Levante in their upcoming challenge.
This victory brings Real Oviedo’s total to 8 points in the league, placing them in 12th position. Valencia, on the other hand, remains with 6 points, standing in 14th place.
Substitutions for Valencia
54’ 2H – André Almeida off for Diego López, Javi Guerra off for Pepelu, and Hugo Duro off for Lucas Beltrán
77’ 2H – Arnaut Danjuma off for Daniel Raba
Yellow Card for Valencia:
55’ 2H – César Tárrega (Fouling an opponent to stop progression)
Substitutions for Real Oviedo
64’ 2H – Josip Brekalo off for Luka Ilic
75’ 2H – Alberto Reina off for Ilyas Chaira
76’ 2H – Federico Viñas off for Salomón Rondón
87’ 2H – Haissem Hassan off for David Costas and Luis Rioja off for Largie Ramazani
Yellow Cards for Real Oviedo:
60’ 2H – Federico Viñas (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 70’ 2H – Luka Ilic (Unsportsmanlike conduct), 74’ 2H – Alberto Reina (Unsportsmanlike conduct) and 76’ 2H – Veljko Paunovic (Insulting or disapproving of the referee)
Red Card for Real Oviedo:
47’ 2H – Luka Ilic (Sent off for a second yellow card)