In the early part of the 1920s, Oviedo had two main football teams, Stadium and Deportivo, and both achieved success for the city. But the citizens were not satisfied with these achievements, undoubtedly limited by the dispersion of forces in Oviedo football.

Football fans in Oviedo longed to be able to enjoy a stronger club; one that would stand out and shine on the Spanish football scene. And as such, as a result of these desires, the fusion between Stadium and Deportivo gradually began to take shape, culminating in the foundation of Real Oviedo on 26th March 1926.

The day after the creation of Real Oviedo, the Oviedo newspaper ‘Región’ opened their sports section with the title “El Oviedo F.C.” and the following information: “Here is the title that we are using for the first time, and that we have been looking forward to using for a long time. And, just as everything arrives, the moment has arrived to head the sports section with a definitive name, promising golden days for local football.”

That small group of ambitious fans from Oviedo saw how their team began reaching new heights shortly after its creation; they soon won their first Asturian championship in 1928. The following year they were also crowned champions.

After the creation of La Liga at the beginning of 1929, in which Real Oviedo began to compete in the Second Division, the side soon became a serious candidate for promotion into the top division of Spanish football. In 1933 they became the first Asturian team to achieve the feat.

Since then, there has been brilliant eras and not-so-brilliant eras, joys and heartaches, suffering and glory, but there has never been a lack of hope nor ambition.

After suffering the worst moments in its history last decade and the beginning of this one, ‘Oviedismo’ has shown it knows how to suffer, fight, and keep moving forward, backed by an exemplary fanbase, and a majority shareholder in Grupo Carso.

Now, more than 40,000 shareholders throughout Oviedo, Asturias, Spain and the vast majority of countries, profess their ‘Oviedismo’ with pride and have converted the Carlos Tartiere into one of their points of reference.

Having completely overcome the trials and turmoils of recent years, the outlook is promising. It is time to continue on with ambition, just as those ‘Carbayón’ pioneers did 93 years ago, because without a doubt, the best is yet to come. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, OVIEDISTAS!