Oviedo
Athletic ClubHow did the teams perform?
Oviedo
Athletic Club
Match Stats
Lineup
Oviedo
39' Tripping
30'
30'
81' Replaced by N. Vidal
65' Replaced by A. Reina
81' Replaced by S. Colombatto
70'
Unsportsmanlike conduct
57' Replaced by H. Hassan
65' Replaced by K. Sibo
Athletic Club
58'
58'
26' Tripping
71'
68' Delay of game
87'
Tripping
61' Replaced by M. Jauregizar
46' Replaced by N. Serrano
90' Replaced by O. Sancet
66' Replaced by A. Gorosabel
66' Replaced by I. Ruiz de Galarreta
La Liga Standings - Primera División
| Pos | Team | MP | +/- | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 38 | 95-36 | 59 | 94 |
| 2 |  Real Madrid | 38 | 77-35 | 42 | 86 |
| 3 |  Villarreal | 38 | 72-46 | 26 | 72 |
| 4 |  Atletico Madrid | 38 | 62-44 | 18 | 69 |
| 5 |  Real Betis | 38 | 59-48 | 11 | 60 |
| 6 |  Celta Vigo | 38 | 53-48 | 5 | 54 |
| 7 |  Getafe | 38 | 32-38 | -6 | 51 |
| 8 |  Rayo Vallecano | 38 | 41-44 | -3 | 50 |
| 9 |  Valencia | 38 | 46-55 | -9 | 49 |
| 10 |  Real Sociedad | 38 | 59-61 | -2 | 46 |
| 11 |  Espanyol | 38 | 43-55 | -12 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 43-58 | -15 | 45 |
| 13 |  Sevilla | 38 | 46-60 | -14 | 43 |
| 14 |  Alaves | 38 | 44-56 | -12 | 43 |
| 15 |  Elche | 38 | 49-57 | -8 | 43 |
| 16 |  Levante | 38 | 47-61 | -14 | 42 |
| 17 |  Osasuna | 38 | 44-50 | -6 | 42 |
| 18 |  Mallorca | 38 | 47-57 | -10 | 42 |
| 19 |  Girona | 38 | 39-55 | -16 | 41 |
| 20 | Oviedo | 38 | 26-60 | -34 | 29 |
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion - Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion - Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion - Conference League (Qualification)
- Relegation - LaLiga2
Athletic Club mounted a strong second-half comeback to defeat struggling Oviedo 2-1, with Mikel Jauregizar and Oihan Sancet securing a vital away victory.
Athletic Club displayed resilience, overcoming an early deficit to snatch a 2-1 victory against Real Oviedo at the Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere. Oihan Sancet’s late penalty sealed the dramatic La Liga clash on February 15, 2026.
Oviedo entered the match rooted to the bottom of the table, desperately seeking points. Athletic Club, sitting 11th, also needed a win to push closer to the European qualification spots, having endured patchy form in recent weeks.
The game began with both teams battling for control in midfield. Athletic’s Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta received the first yellow card in the 26th minute for a clumsy challenge, setting an early tense tone.
Moments later, Oviedo stunned the visitors. Federico Viñas provided a neat assist from the left flank, allowing Ilyas Chaira to find the net with a precise finish in the 30th minute. The home crowd erupted as Oviedo took a surprising lead.
The hosts held their advantage, defending resolutely against Athletic’s attempts to respond. However, midfielder Santiago Colombatto picked up a yellow card for Oviedo in the 39th minute for a tactical foul. The home side went into the break ahead.
At halftime, Oviedo held a narrow lead, much to the delight of their fans. Athletic Club, however, knew they needed a stronger attacking display in the second half. Tactical adjustments were expected from the visitors to turn the tide.
Athletic Club started the second half with renewed intensity and purpose. Just after a substitution for Oviedo, Mikel Jauregizar scored a crucial equalizer in the 58th minute. Yuri Berchiche delivered a sharp pass, which Jauregizar guided home to shift the momentum.
The visitors continued to press for a winner. Oviedo’s frustration grew, evident when T. Fernandez received a yellow card in the 70th minute for unsportsmanlike conduct. This came shortly after Gorka Guruzeta also saw yellow for Athletic.
The turning point arrived in the 71st minute. Athletic won a penalty after a defensive error in the box. Oihan Sancet stepped up confidently and calmly converted the spot-kick, giving Athletic Club a 2-1 lead.
Oviedo pushed desperately for an equalizer in the closing stages, making several attacking substitutions. However, Athletic’s defense held firm, and an additional yellow card for Athletic’s A. Rego in the 87th minute highlighted the physical nature of the contest. Athletic secured all three points.
Athletic Club’s attacking prowess showed in the statistics, with an expected goals (xG) of 1.2 compared to Oviedo’s 0.36. Athletic managed 13 total shots with 4 on target, while Oviedo had 7 shots but only 1 on target, despite holding 54% possession.
This hard-fought victory sees Athletic Club strengthen their mid-table position in La Liga, moving to 28 points. For Oviedo, the defeat means they remain firmly at the foot of the table, facing a daunting challenge to avoid relegation.
