In the latest clash of the season, Real Oviedo and Mallorca faced off at the Carlos Tartiere Stadium, resulting in a 0-0 draw. Real Oviedo dominated possession with 59% of the ball but couldn’t convert that dominance into goals against the visiting Bermellones.
Jan Virgili stood out as the most influential player on the pitch, completing 45 accurate passes and making four attempts on goal, showcasing his significant contribution to Mallorca’s efforts. Defensively, David Costas made a strong impact for Real Oviedo, successfully clearing three dangerous balls, underlining the importance of their backline in keeping the match level.
Real Oviedo’s head coach, Luis Carrión, opted for a 4-4-2 formation, fielding Aarón Escandell in goal, with a defensive line of Nacho Vidal, David Costas, David Carmo, and Rahim Alhassane. The midfield featured Federico Viñas, Leander Dendoncker, Santiago Colombatto, and Ilyas Chaira, while Santiago Cazorla and Salomón Rondón led the attack.
On the other side, Mallorca’s manager Jagoba Arrasate employed a 4-5-1 setup, placing Lucas Bergström in goal, backed by defenders Pablo Maffeo, Martin Valjent, Antonio Raíllo, and Johan Mojica. The midfield included Omar Mascarell, Samu Costa, Mateo Joseph, Sergi Darder, and Jan Virgili, with Vedat Muriqi the sole striker upfront.
Referee Iosu Galech Apezteguía officiated the match. The outcome leaves Real Oviedo in 19th position with 10 points, while Mallorca sits in 15th place with 14 points.
Substitutions for Real Oviedo
- 65’ 2T – Ilyas Chaira was replaced by Haissem Hassan.
- 81’ 2T – Leander Dendoncker off for Ovie Ejaria and Salomón Rondón off for Alex Forés.
- 91’ 2T – Santiago Colombatto was replaced by Alberto Reina.
Yellow Cards for Real Oviedo:
- 50’ 2T – Dani Calvo (for insulting or disapproving the referee) and Oier Luengo.
Red Cards for Real Oviedo:
- 43’ 2T – Santiago Cazorla (direct red) and 49’ 2T – Federico Viñas (direct red).
Substitutions for Mallorca
- 74’ 2T – Sergi Darder off for Manu Morlanes.
- 79’ 2T – Jan Virgili off for Takuma Asano.
- 90’ 2T – Mateo Joseph and Samu Costa off for Javier Llabrés and Pablo Torre, respectively.
Yellow Card for Mallorca:
- 30’ 1T – Samu Costa (for unsporting behavior).
In their next fixtures, Real Oviedo will travel to face Sevilla, while Mallorca will host Elche.