The 2025-26 La Liga season is heating up, and one of the most anticipated matches of Matchweek 2 is Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid. This clash at the Estadio Municipal Carlos Tartiere on Sunday, August 24, 2025, marks Real Oviedo’s return to La Liga after a 24-year absence, facing off against Spanish giants Real Madrid.
Where to Watch Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid
Fans across the globe can catch the Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid match live on various platforms, depending on their location. The match kicks off at 8:30 p.m. BST (3:30 p.m. ET / 12:30 p.m. PT / 1:00 a.m. IST, August 25) at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere in Oviedo, Spain. Here’s how you can watch:
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India: Streaming live exclusively on FanCode.
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United States: Available on ESPN+.
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United Kingdom & Ireland: Broadcast via Disney+.
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Other Regions: Check local listings or platforms like beIN SPORTS CONNECT for live broadcasts. For real-time updates, follow Sofascore or Flashscore for live scores and match stats.
Potential Lineups for Real Oviedo vs Real Madrid
Both teams are dealing with injuries and suspensions, which could shape their starting XIs. Here’s a look at the predicted lineups based on recent reports and team news:
Real Oviedo Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1)
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Goalkeeper: Aarón Escandell
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Defenders: Dani Calvo, David Costas, Oier Luengo
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Midfielders: Nacho Vidal, Luka Ilić, Kwasi Sibo, Rahim Alhassane
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Forwards: Ilyas Chaira, Haissem Hassan, Salomón Rondón
Real Madrid Predicted Lineup (4-3-3)
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Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
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Defenders: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Éder Militão, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras
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Midfielders: Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Arda Güler
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Forwards: Brahim Díaz, Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior
Score Prediction and Match Preview
Real Oviedo’s return to La Liga has been challenging, with a 2-0 defeat to Villarreal highlighting the step-up in competition. Their three-at-the-back formation struggled, and the early red card to Alberto Reina didn’t help. Despite their home strength last season, facing Real Madrid is a daunting task for Veljko Paunović’s side. However, players like Salomón Rondón could capitalize on any defensive lapses.
Real Madrid, under Xabi Alonso, started their campaign with a lackluster 1-0 victory over Osasuna, due to Mbappé’s penalty. Despite dominating possession, they struggled to create clear chances, raising questions about their attacking fluidity. With new signings like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen bolstering their defense, Los Blancos are expected to be more clinical against a newly promoted side.
Historically, Real Madrid have dominated this fixture, winning 53 of 83 encounters, including 19 of 42 at the Carlos Tartiere. Their last meeting in 2001 ended in a 4-0 Madrid victory, and they haven’t lost to Oviedo since 1998. Given Real Madrid’s superior squad depth and attacking prowess, they are heavy favorites.
Score Prediction: Real Oviedo 1-3 Real Madrid
