Real Oviedo returned to the Estadio Carlos Tartiere with a clear objective of securing three points again after the international break and the tough loss against Levante UD. Facing them was a demanding and also needy Sevilla FC, fighting to move away from the lower part of the table. For this match, the Uruguayan coach, Guillermo Almada, introduced the novelty of Dani Calvo in the center of the defense, replacing Costas, thus pairing him with Eric Bailly.
The match started with a lot of intensity but little rhythm. Two well-organized teams, solid at the back, barely conceding anything. It was difficult to string plays together, and the ball spent more time in contention than in possession. Sevilla had the best chances from set pieces after several consecutive corner kicks, but they failed to find the back of the net.
When it seemed like halftime would arrive without goals, strategy came into play. From a corner taken by Reina, Fede Viñas rose in the box to deliver a powerful header, impossible for the goalkeeper to stop. The goal ignited the Tartiere and rewarded the Carbayón side, who went into halftime with the lead after a very evenly matched first half. Additionally, the team led by Luis García Plaza was reduced to ten men in the 38th minute after Nianzou was shown a straight red card for a very harsh tackle on Viñas.
After the break, Real Oviedo managed their advantage intelligently, also benefiting from their numerical superiority. The Carbayón side showed maturity on the pitch at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere, controlling the tempo of the game and preventing Sevilla FC from creating any real danger. The Andalusians tried with more heart than clarity but faced a well-organized and secure opponent in all areas.
The blue goal was barely threatened, and Aarón had a comfortable match. Meanwhile, Real Oviedo had several chances to extend their lead, but the visiting goalkeeper's interventions kept the scoreline from widening. The introduction of players like Santi Cazorla, Hassan, Colombatto, Borbas, and Raim brought freshness, dynamism, and an extra gear to the team, which maintained control of the match until the final whistle.
With this victory, Real Oviedo secured three valuable points that allow them to return to winning ways and approach the final stretch of the season with a different outlook. Their next match will take the Blues to Balaídos, where they will face RC Celta de Vigo next weekend.
