Amid the excitement for the upcoming La Liga clash, here’s everything you need to know ahead of the match between Real Madrid– Real Oviedo, set to take place on Sunday evening. 

Kick-off date/time: Real Madrid- Real Oviedo

Sunday August 24, 2025: 10:30pm

How to watch Real Madrid- Real Oviedo  on TV

: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN have the exclusive rights to La Liga games in the USA, so Oviedo vs Real Madrid may be televised on one of their affiliated channels

Oviedo Preview: Return to La Liga

After years of coming close, Real Oviedo finally secured promotion back to La Liga last season through the playoffs. Over the summer, the Asturians strengthened their squad with several eye-catching additions to complement captain Santi Cazorla.

Their top-flight return got off to a tough start, however, as they fell 2-0 to Villarreal at El Madrigal. Despite Salomón Rondón missing an early penalty, Oviedo struggled to keep up and were clearly second best. It wasn’t necessarily a rude awakening, but it did underline how tough this campaign could be.

Real Madrid Preview: A New Chapter

Xabi Alonso’s Madrid opened their season with a narrow 1-0 win over Osasuna on Tuesday, powered by a dominant first half but a flatter second period. Kylian Mbappé’s penalty proved decisive.

The summer brought notable arrivals such as Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Álvaro Carreras, and Franco Mastantuono. While Madrid showed promise at the FIFA Club World Cup, Alonso’s project will need time to fully click.

Oviedo Team News

Alberto Reina is suspended following his red card against Villarreal. Veteran Cazorla, an unused substitute last week, is expected to feature from the start.

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Aaron; Nacho Vidal, Oier Luengo, Dani Calvo, Alhassane; Sibo, Santi Cazorla; Hassan, Ilic, Ilyas Chaira; Salomón Rondón

Unavailable: Alberto Reina (suspension), Álvaro Lemos (injury), Jaime Seoane (injury)

Doubtful: Lucas Ahijado (injury), Colombatto (injury)

Real Madrid Team News

Jude Bellingham is sidelined following shoulder surgery, joining Eduardo Camavinga and Endrick on the injury list. Antonio Rüdiger is suspended.

Predicted XI (4-3-3): Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Militão, Dean Huijsen, Álvaro Carreras; Valverde, Tchouaméni, Güler; Brahim, Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior

Unavailable: Rüdiger (suspension), Mendy (injury), Camavinga (injury), Bellingham (injury), Endrick (injury)

Prediction: Real Madrid- Real Oviedo

Back at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere, Oviedo will hope the home atmosphere lifts them after last weekend’s poor showing. Yet, even with Madrid tiring late against Osasuna, Los Blancos’ quality across the pitch should prove too much. Expect Alonso’s side to make it two wins from two with a comfortable margin.

Betting Tip: Real Madrid -1 handicap