Live Blog! Real Madrid vs Real Oviedo in LaLiga
Real Madrid hosts Real Oviedo with several surprises in the starting lineup, including Kylian Mbappé beginning the match on the bench and the return of key players such as David Alaba and Franco Mastantuono to the starting XI.
Bellingham makes it 2-0 and there’s no celebration
Mbappé is now on the pitch
70 minutes in and it’s still 1-0
We’re past the 52nd minute now, and it’s still 1-0
Halftime at the Bernabéu
Real Madrid take the lead with Gonzalo’s goal just before halftime
20 minutes into the match and it’s still 0-0Boos for Vinícius and most of the Real Madrid squad
The match is underway
The lineups
Real Madrid welcomes Real Oviedo in an important LaLiga matchup marked by several rotations, expected returns, and strategic decisions from Álvaro Arbeloa as the season enters its final stretch.
The Madrid side comes into the match after a demanding clash against Barcelona, which led the coach to rotate several players in his lineup. The biggest headline is that Kylian Mbappé will start on the bench after recently recovering from a muscle injury.
Alongside the French forward, important players such as Jude Bellingham and Fran García will also begin as substitutes. Meanwhile, Dani Carvajal, now recovered from a foot injury, will wait for his opportunity from the bench as he continues regaining rhythm.
Arbeloa Bets on Rotation and Youth
For this match, Álvaro Arbeloa decided to give opportunities to players who had seen limited action in recent weeks. One of the biggest returns is David Alaba, who comes back into central defense alongside Raúl Asencio.
At left back, Álvaro Carreras returns to the starting lineup, while one of the most exciting offensive decisions is the inclusion of young Argentine talent Franco Mastantuono, who will join Vinícius Junior and Gonzalo García in attack.
The midfield will feature Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Brahim Díaz, creating a lineup that mixes experience with youth in search of balance and energy.
Real Madrid’s starting XI will feature Thibaut Courtois in goal; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Raúl Asencio, David Alaba, and Álvaro Carreras in defense; Camavinga, Tchouaméni, and Brahim Díaz in midfield; while Mastantuono, Gonzalo, and Vinícius will lead the attack.
Real Oviedo Looking for a Surprise at the Bernabéu
Meanwhile, Real Oviedo will try to take advantage of Madrid’s rotations in hopes of pulling off a historic away result. Head coach Guillermo Almada will also introduce several changes compared to the team that faced Getafe in the previous round.
Among the new additions to the lineup are David Costas, Rahim Alhassane, Santiago Colombatto, and Fonseca, players expected to bring more balance and intensity to the squad.
Oviedo’s starting lineup will feature Aarón Escandell; Nacho Vidal, Eric Bailly, David Costas, and Rahim; Ilyas Chaira, Fonseca, Colombatto, and Thiago Ozmín; with Álex Reina and Federico Viñas leading the attack.
With several stars resting and young talents eager to seize their opportunity, the match promises plenty of excitement at the Santiago Bernabéu.
