La Liga
5:30 PMMarch 14, 2026
Regular Season – 28
Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere
Referee: Miguel Sesma Espinosa, Spain
Oviedo
Valencia
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0.87
Expected goals (xG)
0.39
Passing
305 (83%)
Accurate passes
428 (85%)
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Coach
Guillermo Almada Alves Jorge
1
G
Stole Dimitrievski
14
D
José Luis Gayà (C)
24
D
Eray Cömert
D
Unai Núñez
32′ ElbowingD
Thierry Correia
16′
2
M
Guido Rodríguez
8
M
Javier Guerra
7
M
Arnaut Danjuma
23
M
Filip Ugrinić
17
M
Largie Ramazani
6
F
Umar Sadiq
La Liga Standings – Primera División
Qualification/Relegation
- Promotion – Champions League (League phase)
- Promotion – Europa League (League phase)
- Promotion – Conference League (Qualification)
- Relegation – LaLiga2
Oviedo secures vital La Liga victory over Valencia with a solitary goal from Costas.
Real Oviedo earned a crucial 1-0 victory over Valencia at the Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere on March 14, 2026. Defender David Costas netted the decisive goal, igniting hope in their battle against relegation. The home side showed immense fighting spirit.
Coming into the match, Oviedo sat precariously at the bottom of La Liga in 20th place. They desperately needed points to avoid the drop. Valencia, positioned 13th, sought to consolidate their mid-table standing.
The first half was a feisty affair, marked by several early bookings. Valencia’s T. Rendall received a yellow card in the 16th minute. This set the tone for a stop-start opening period.
The breakthrough arrived for Oviedo in the 30th minute. David Costas rose highest from a Thiago Fernández cross, guiding his header past Stole Dimitrievski. The goal sent the home fans into raptures.
Two minutes later, Valencia’s U. Nunez was cautioned for an elbowing offense, adding to the tension. Oviedo also picked up bookings, with T. Fernandez and Nacho Vidal seeing yellow before halftime. The game remained finely balanced.
At the break, Oviedo held their slender lead. Valencia needed to find more penetration in the final third. The away side had enjoyed more possession but lacked a clinical edge.
The second half saw Valencia make three immediate substitutions in the 56th minute. U. Sadiq, F. Ugrinic, and A. Danjuma entered the fray, injecting fresh attacking impetus. Oviedo responded with robust defending.
The match continued with a combative spirit, as Nicolas Fonseca picked up a yellow card for roughing in the 59th minute. Oviedo made their first change in the 63rd minute, bringing on L. Ilic. They sought to shore up their midfield.
Oviedo thought they had doubled their lead in the 77th minute when Alberto Reina found the net. However, VAR intervened, disallowing the goal for offside. It was a moment of high drama for the home crowd.
Valencia pressed hard in the closing stages, but Oviedo’s defense stood firm. Goalkeeper Aarón Escandell made two important saves to preserve the clean sheet. The home side defended their box admirably.
Overall, Oviedo demonstrated greater efficiency despite less possession (42%). They registered 6 shots on target from 11 total shots, compared to Valencia’s 2 on target from 12 total. Oviedo’s expected goals (xG) of 0.87 contrasted sharply with Valencia’s 0.39.
This vital win lifts Oviedo’s points tally to 24, still at the foot of the table but closing the gap. It provides a significant boost for their survival hopes. Valencia will reflect on a frustrating night, losing ground in their push for a comfortable finish.