Real Madrid Face Real Oviedo: Everything You Need to Know Before the Clash

Real Madrid welcome Real Oviedo to the Bernabéu on Thursday evening, hoping to shift attention away from off-pitch controversies—if only for a short while.

Sunday's dull 2–0 loss to Barcelona confirmed that Madrid will go another season without lifting a major trophy, as training ground unrest and behind-the-scenes turmoil have dominated the news cycle in recent weeks.

The fixture against already-relegated Oviedo is the first of three remaining chances for Madrid to close out the La Liga season with some dignity and—at the very minimum—avoid handing their detractors more material to use against them.

Real Madrid vs. Real Oviedo Score Prediction

Madrid Seal Comfortable Victory After Tumultuous Week

Following yet another week of frustration and discord in Madrid, a home encounter against La Liga's bottom-placed side offers the perfect opportunity for some relief.

Real Oviedo have already been relegated and are now fighting simply to avoid finishing last in the table—though the chances of that occurring are extremely remote.

The Asturian side have gone four games without a win and have claimed just two away victories all campaign. Anything short of a convincing win—despite the off-pitch noise and injury concerns—will be viewed as yet another humiliation for Real Madrid.

Prediction: Real Madrid 2–0 Real Oviedo

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs. Real Oviedo

Arbeloa faces a lengthy injury list heading into the final games of the season, with squad management made even more difficult by dressing room unrest and the approaching World Cup.

Ferland Mendy, Rodrygo, Éder Militão and Arda Güler are all ruled out for the remainder of the campaign, while Dani Ceballos is not expected to play again in 2025–26 following his falling out with the manager. Dean Huijsen is uncertain after withdrawing from the Clásico warm-up with illness, while Federico Valverde continues to recover from that head injury.

Arbeloa confirmed on Wednesday that club captain Dani Carvajal should be fit to feature against Oviedo. The right-back has been sidelined with a toe injury. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappé has resumed training and could make an appearance at the Bernabéu on Thursday night.

Real Madrid predicted lineup vs. Real Oviedo (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Rüdiger, Asencio, F. García; Pitarch, Tchouaméni; Díaz, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr; Gonzalo.

Real Oviedo Predicted Lineup vs. Real Madrid

Leander Dendoncker and Eric Bailly are both doubts for the away side, while Javi López and Kwasi Sibo are both serving suspensions.

Despite being heavy underdogs for the match, manager Guillermo Almada will approach this game looking to exploit Madrid's troubled season and land a blow while the hosts are vulnerable.

Real Oviedo predicted lineup vs. Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Escandell; Vidal, Costas, Calvo, Alhassane; Colombatto, Fonseca; Fernández, Reina, Chiara; Viñas.

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