The Malaguistas, currently in 15th place with 42 points, face an Asturian side sitting 6th with 51 points in the promotion playoff spots before the start of this matchday.
Marta Huerta de Aza will referee #RealOviedoMálaga. The Palencia-born official, who turns 35 the day after tomorrow, is making her debut in the Second Division this 24/25 season. The only time she previously officiated a Málaga CF game was last season (23/24) at La Rosaleda against Córdoba CF (1-1). She will be assisted in the VAR by Iosu Galech Apezteguía from Navarra.
Players in common Real Oviedo-Málaga CF
Rafa, Dely Valdés, Erice, Adrián López, Jony, Borja Bastón, M. Koné, Blanco Leschuk, Aarón Ñíguez, Dani Barrio, Fran Sol, Hervías, Juanfran, Luismi, Paulino, Santi Cazorla, Alfonso Herrero, Dioni and Portillo
(*) Ex Malaguista David Lombán played in the Real Oviedo youth ranks
(**) Aarón Escandell, former Atlético Malagueño goalkeeper, was also part of the Carballón side
(***) The late Francesc Arnau, who was Málaga CF's goalkeeper for a decade (2001-2011), also served as the sporting director of Real Oviedo.
Coaches in common Real Oviedo-Málaga CF
Ismael Díaz
(*) Javi Calleja, ex Real Oviedo coach, was a Málaga CF player (2006-09)
Players in common Real Oviedo-CD Málaga
Felipe, Muñiz, Sánchez, Seoane, Dalmau, Sande, Porras, Gallastegui and Santi Llorente
Coaches in common Real Oviedo-CD Málaga
Cristóbal Martí, Luis Urquiri, Pasarín, Juan Otxoa, Barinaga, Domingo Balmanya and Luis Costa
Match info
• Alfonso Herrero is the only Malaguista to have played every minute (2,880) of all matches in LALIGA HYPERMOTION. The Toledo-born goalkeeper leads the league in saves, with a total of 125, averaging 3.91 per match.
• Dioni, with six goals, is Málaga CF's top scorer in the competition. Alemao, with 13 goals, is the home team's leading marksman.
• Gabilondo, Juanpe, and Izan Merino are unavailable due to suspension. Kevin Medina, Víctor, Dani Sánchez, and Pastor are one booking away from a federation suspension.
• Málaga CF have recorded two wins, nine draws, and five losses (15 points) in 16 away league matches, scoring 17 goals and conceding 22.
• Real Oviedo have recorded nine wins, three draws, and four losses (30 points) in 16 home matches, scoring 25 goals and conceding 18.
Stats and facts
• This will be Málaga CF's sixth visit to the Carlos Tartiere in a Second Division match. In the previous five encounters, Málaga recorded two draws and three defeats. The last meeting, in the 2022/23 season, ended in a 1-0 victory for Oviedo.
• In addition, MCF and Real Oviedo have faced each other twice in Asturias in the top flight. Málaga secured a draw (2-2) in the 1999/00 season and suffered a defeat (3-2) in the 2000/01 season.
• CD Málaga played a total of 16 official matches away against Real Oviedo. In the First Division, they faced them seven times, with one win (2-3 in the 1988/89 season, with goals from Emilio Pérez -2- and Paquito), four draws, and two losses. In the Copa del Rey, they played twice, both matches ending in a 1-1 draw. In the Second Division, they met seven times, winning once (1-2 in the 1981/82 season), with three draws and three losses (all by 1-0).
• The last historical encounter of Club Deportivo Málaga in the Second Division against Real Oviedo took place during the unforgettable 1987/88 season. On 14th February 1988, on matchday 23, Oviedo and Málaga 'captivated' fans at the Carlos Tartiere with a thrilling 3-3 draw. Juanito, Husillos, and José Luis were the goal scorers for Málaga.
• In the eight seasons Málaga CF played in the Second Division, they recorded four wins, two draws, and two losses on matchday 33. The most recent encounter, in the 2022/23 season, ended in a Málaga victory (2-0 against Leganés at La Rosaleda).