Espanyol vs Oviedo Highlights and Goals

La Liga

8:00 PMMarch 9, 2026

Regular Season - 27

Espanyol

Show Score

1 - 1

HT:(1 - 1)

Oviedo

RCDE Stadium

Referee: Javier Alberola Rojas, Spain

How did the teams perform?

Espanyol

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

0 Total Votes

Oviedo

World Class 0 Solid 0 Bang Average 0 Lucky 0 Shocking 0

Match Stats Lineups Head-2-Head Standings

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Match Stats

Ball possession

58%

42%

1.82

Expected goals (xG)

0.87

1.00

Goals Prevented

1.00

Attack

28

Total shots

6

9

Shots on target

3

10

Shots off target

2

9

Blocked shots

1

11

Shots inside box

6

17

Shots outside box

0

8

Corner kicks

0

1

Offsides

0

Passing

491

Total passes

382

422 (86%)

Accurate passes

297 (78%)

Discipline

19

Fouls

13

3

Yellow cards

2

0

Red cards

0

2

Goalkeeper saves

8

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Lineup

Espanyol

4-4-1-1

13 G Marko Dmitrović 6.6

22 D Carlos Romero 8.0

6 D Leandro Cabrera (C) 7.0

38 D Clemens Riedel 6.5

23 D Omar El Hilali 7.2

24 M Tyrhys Dolan 6.7

10 M Pol Lozano 62' Holding 7.3

4 M Urko González 7.0

16 M Cyril Ngonge 12' Tripping 36' 6.3

14 F Ramón Terrats 7.0

19 F Kike García 36' 7.6

Substitutes

11 M Pere Milla 62' Replaced by C. Ngonge 7.0

9 F Roberto Fernández 75' Roughing 68' Replaced by R. Terrats 6.3

5 D Fernando Calero 79' Replaced by P. Lozano 6.9

17 F Jofre Carreras 79' Replaced by T. Dolan 6.3

1 G Angel Fortuno

30 G Pol Tristan Jimenez

15 D Miguel Rubio

2 D Rubén Sánchez

12 D Jose Salinas

28 M Ferran Gomez

Coach

Manolo Gonzalez

Oviedo

4-2-3-1

13 G Aarón Escandell 7.6

25 D Javi López 83' Roughing 6.6

16 D David Carmo 6.6

12 D Dani Calvo (C) 7.2

22 D Nacho Vidal 6.9

23 M Nicolas Fonseca 6.3

6 M Kwasi Sibo 6.3

15 M Thiago Fernández 8' 6.6

5 M Alberto Reina 8' 7.9

21 M Luka Ilić 6.2

9 F Federico Viñas 7.2

Substitutes

11 M Santiago Colombatto 61' Roughing 56' Replaced by N. Fonseca 6.9

10 F Haissem Hassan 56' Replaced by L. Ilic 6.9

7 F Ilyas Chaira 56' Replaced by T. Fernandez 6.3

8 M Santi Cazorla 72' Replaced by A. Reina 6.6

1 G Horațiu Moldovan

3 D Abdel Rahim

2 D Eric Bailly

14 F Ovie Ejaria

27 M Pablo Agudín

19 F Álex Forés

Coach

Guillermo Almada Alves Jorge

La Liga Standings - Primera División

TotalHomeAway

Pos	Team	MP	W	D	L	+/-	GD	Pts	Form
1	Barcelona	27	22	1	4	72-26	46	67	W 07 February: Barcelona 3 - 0 Mallorca L 16 February: Girona 2 - 1 Barcelona W 22 February: Barcelona 3 - 0 Levante W 28 February: Barcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal W 07 March: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona
2	Real Madrid	27	20	3	4	56-23	33	63	W 08 February: Valencia 0 - 2 Real Madrid W 14 February: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad L 21 February: Osasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid L 02 March: Real Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe W 06 March: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid
3	Atletico Madrid	27	16	6	5	46-25	21	54	L 08 February: Atletico Madrid 0 - 1 Real Betis L 15 February: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid W 21 February: Atletico Madrid 4 - 2 Espanyol W 28 February: Oviedo 0 - 1 Atletico Madrid W 07 March: Atletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad
4	Villarreal	27	17	3	7	50-32	18	54	L 14 February: Getafe 2 - 1 Villarreal W 18 February: Levante 0 - 1 Villarreal W 22 February: Villarreal 2 - 1 Valencia L 28 February: Barcelona 4 - 1 Villarreal W 08 March: Villarreal 2 - 1 Elche
5	Real Betis	27	11	10	6	42-34	8	43	W 08 February: Atletico Madrid 0 - 1 Real Betis W 15 February: Mallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis D 21 February: Real Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano D 01 March: Real Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla L 08 March: Getafe 2 - 0 Real Betis
6	Celta Vigo	27	10	10	7	37-30	7	40	L 06 February: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna D 14 February: Espanyol 2 - 2 Celta Vigo W 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca W 01 March: Girona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo L 06 March: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Real Madrid
7	Espanyol	26	10	6	10	33-39	-6	36	L 09 February: Villarreal 4 - 1 Espanyol L No match found D No match found L No match found D 09 March: Espanyol 1 - 1 Oviedo
8	Real Sociedad	27	9	8	10	40-41	-1	35	W 07 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 1 Elche L 14 February: Real Madrid 4 - 1 Real Sociedad D 21 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 3 Oviedo W 28 February: Mallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad L 07 March: Atletico Madrid 3 - 2 Real Sociedad
9	Getafe	27	10	5	12	23-29	-6	35	W 08 February: Alaves 0 - 2 Getafe W 14 February: Getafe 2 - 1 Villarreal L 22 February: Getafe 0 - 1 Sevilla W 02 March: Real Madrid 0 - 1 Getafe W 08 March: Getafe 2 - 0 Real Betis
10	Athletic Club	27	10	5	12	30-37	-7	35	W 08 February: Athletic Club 4 - 2 Levante W 15 February: Oviedo 1 - 2 Athletic Club W 20 February: Athletic Club 2 - 1 Elche D 28 February: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club L 07 March: Athletic Club 0 - 1 Barcelona
11	Osasuna	27	9	7	11	32-32	0	34	W 06 February: Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Osasuna D 13 February: Elche 0 - 0 Osasuna W 21 February: Osasuna 2 - 1 Real Madrid L 01 March: Valencia 1 - 0 Osasuna D 07 March: Osasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca
12	Valencia	27	8	8	11	30-41	-11	32	L 08 February: Valencia 0 - 2 Real Madrid W 15 February: Levante 0 - 2 Valencia L 22 February: Villarreal 2 - 1 Valencia W 01 March: Valencia 1 - 0 Osasuna W 08 March: Valencia 3 - 2 Alaves
13	Rayo Vallecano	27	7	10	10	27-33	-6	31	W 15 February: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid D 21 February: Real Betis 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano D 28 February: Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Athletic Club W 04 March: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo D 08 March: Sevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano
14	Sevilla	27	8	7	12	35-42	-7	31	D 08 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Girona D 14 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Alaves W 22 February: Getafe 0 - 1 Sevilla D 01 March: Real Betis 2 - 2 Sevilla D 08 March: Sevilla 1 - 1 Rayo Vallecano
15	Girona	27	7	10	10	28-43	-15	31	D 08 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Girona W 16 February: Girona 2 - 1 Barcelona D 23 February: Alaves 2 - 2 Girona L 01 March: Girona 1 - 2 Celta Vigo D 07 March: Levante 1 - 1 Girona
16	Alaves	27	7	6	14	25-37	-12	27	L 08 February: Alaves 0 - 2 Getafe D 14 February: Sevilla 1 - 1 Alaves D 23 February: Alaves 2 - 2 Girona L 27 February: Levante 2 - 0 Alaves L 08 March: Valencia 3 - 2 Alaves
17	Elche	27	5	11	11	35-41	-6	26	L 07 February: Real Sociedad 3 - 1 Elche D 13 February: Elche 0 - 0 Osasuna L 20 February: Athletic Club 2 - 1 Elche D 01 March: Elche 2 - 2 Espanyol L 08 March: Villarreal 2 - 1 Elche
18	Mallorca	27	6	7	14	31-44	-13	25	L 07 February: Barcelona 3 - 0 Mallorca L 15 February: Mallorca 1 - 2 Real Betis L 22 February: Celta Vigo 2 - 0 Mallorca L 28 February: Mallorca 0 - 1 Real Sociedad D 07 March: Osasuna 2 - 2 Mallorca
19	Levante	27	5	7	15	29-45	-16	22	L 15 February: Levante 0 - 2 Valencia L 18 February: Levante 0 - 1 Villarreal L 22 February: Barcelona 3 - 0 Levante W 27 February: Levante 2 - 0 Alaves D 07 March: Levante 1 - 1 Girona
20	Oviedo	26	3	8	15	16-43	-27	17	W No match found L No match found D No match found L 04 March: Rayo Vallecano 3 - 0 Oviedo L No match found

Qualification/Relegation

• Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
• Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
• Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
• Relegation - LaLiga2

Oviedo’s goalkeeper Aarón Escandell starred to secure a crucial away point against Espanyol in a hard-fought 1-1 La Liga draw.

Espanyol, sitting seventh in the league, aimed to boost their European qualification hopes. Visiting Oviedo, languishing at the bottom in 20th, desperately needed points to avoid relegation. Both teams entered the match with poor recent form, adding pressure to this encounter.

The visitors stunned the RCDE Stadium crowd by taking an early lead. In the eighth minute, Alberto Reina finished clinically from inside the box. T. Fernandez provided a precise assist, catching the home defense off guard.

Espanyol quickly sought a response, pushing numbers forward. However, their intensity sometimes led to fouls, with C. Ngonge picking up a yellow card in the 12th minute for a trip.

The home side’s pressure eventually paid off. Kike García levelled the score in the 36th minute. Ngonge, making amends for his earlier card, delivered an assist for Garcia to guide home, sending the teams into the break tied.

At halftime, Espanyol needed to find a way to break Oviedo’s resolve. The visitors, meanwhile, aimed to maintain their defensive shape and frustrate their opponents, looking for counter-attacking opportunities.

The second half saw Espanyol make a triple substitution in the 56th minute. T. Fernandez, L. Ilic, and N. Fonseca all entered the fray, injecting fresh energy into the attack. This tactical shift showed Espanyol’s intent to find a winner.

Oviedo responded with defensive resolve, leading to a flurry of yellow cards. S. Colombatto (Oviedo) was booked in the 61st minute, followed by P. Lozano (Espanyol) a minute later. Oviedo also introduced Pere Milla for Ngonge in the 62nd, shoring up their midfield.

Despite Espanyol’s relentless attack, Oviedo’s defense, marshalled by their outstanding goalkeeper Escandell, held firm. Escandell made several key saves, denying Espanyol any clear path to a second goal. Further yellow cards for R. Fernandez Jaen (Espanyol) in the 75th and J. Lopez (Oviedo) in the 83rd reflected the match’s growing tension.

Espanyol dominated the statistical battle but failed to secure victory. They recorded an expected goals (xG) of 1.82 compared to Oviedo’s 0.87. The home side fired off 28 shots, with 9 on target, holding 58% possession. Oviedo registered only 6 total shots, with 3 on target, but Escandell’s 8 saves proved pivotal.

This draw represents a vital away point for Real Oviedo in their battle against the drop. For Espanyol, dropping points at home against a struggling side is a frustrating blow, potentially damaging their European qualification ambitions.