Real Oviedo achieved an important 2-1 victory against Cádiz CF this Saturday during their visit to the JP Financial Stadium, in a competitive match that they managed to steer in their favor with a strong first half and later handled with skill and composure. Goals from Estanis and Ilyas Chaira, both scored before halftime, were decisive in helping the Carbayones secure three valuable points and put an end to their negative streak following defeats against CD Numancia in the Copa del Rey and UD Las Palmas last Monday at the Carlos Tartiere.

For the match in Cádiz, Calero made several changes to the starting lineup. Estanis, Ilyas Chaira, and Isfan were among the main inclusions, along with David Jiménez, who took the right-back position. A refreshed team took to the field with confidence and soon reaped the rewards of their approach. Before the kickoff, both teams paid tribute to Jesús de Miguel with an emotional minute of silence, which was also observed in the 9th minute of the match in honor of his jersey number.

Real Oviedo started strong, dominating possession and trying to take the initiative in the game. That good start was rewarded with the first goal of the evening. Estanis capitalized on an error by Ezkieta during the conclusion of a play to put the blue team ahead 1-0. This goal allowed the Oviedo players to play with more composure without relinquishing control of the match.

With the lead on the scoreboard, Calero's team managed to maintain their organization and contain the efforts of a Cádiz side that struggled to find ways to trouble the blue goal. Oviedo remained solid and waited for their chance to strike again. That opportunity came just before halftime, with a moment of brilliance from Chaira. The blue player received the ball and unleashed a spectacular left-footed shot, unstoppable for the Cádiz CF goalkeeper, making it 2-0. A truly stunning goal to cap off a great first half, and a special moment for the number 7, who was returning to the starting lineup after recovering from a long injury.

The downside of the first 45 minutes was the injury to Dani Calvo. The center-back had to leave the field on a stretcher after an unfortunate incident while trying to stop a Cádiz counterattack. Costas came on to replace him.

After the break, Cádiz stepped up their game and tried to get back into the match. Real Oviedo, on the other hand, stayed focused and adapted to the demands of the game. As the minutes passed, Calero made a triple substitution, bringing on Pablo Sáenz, Jacobo, and Reina to inject fresh energy into the team during the crucial final stretch.

The home team pressed hard to narrow the gap and found success in the 82nd minute when Izeta scored to make it 2-1. The goal added excitement to the final moments of the match and forced Oviedo to dig deep to defend the hard-earned lead.

Far from faltering, the blues managed the final minutes well, maintained their focus, and resisted Cádiz's last attempts. They even had the chance to seal the game definitively with a spectacular free kick from Jacobo that struck the crossbar. The effort came very close to becoming Oviedo's third goal.

In the end, the scoreline remained unchanged, and Real Oviedo was able to celebrate a hugely important victory. Three points that help restore confidence, strengthen the team's morale, and break a negative streak in a challenging setting.