Real Oviedo - Girona FC

Real Oviedo sack Calero and appoint Raúl as coach

Real Oviedo have dismissed head coach Julián Calero, who joined on 11 June, despite a 2-1 win at Cádiz. Raúl González Blanco has been appointed in his place on a contract until June 2028. It is Raúl's first job in charge of a professional first team since he left Real Madrid's Castilla.

Former club captain Santi Cazorla, who retired on 2 July, is reportedly willing to join Raúl's coaching staff as an assistant. The staff has yet to be confirmed.

Raúl inherits a side ninth in the Spanish Segunda Division, with 21 points from 13 matches and a record of six wins, three draws and four defeats. Real Oviedo are at home to Girona FC in the Spanish Segunda Division, and in their six home matches they have won two, drawn two and lost two. Carlos Dominguez leads the squad with five goals, while the other two listed players have two each. Their last five matches brought two wins, two draws and one defeat.

Girona FC empty-handed from last two matches

Whatever came earlier, Girona FC have now lost twice in succession.

So far, Carlos Dominguez has scored 5 goals for Real Oviedo, a return worthy of note. Steady scoring from Vladyslav Vanat has supplied Girona FC with 5 goals.

Scorers in 5 consecutive matches, the hosts have a settled look in front of goal. The visitors are without a goal in two matches, a modest but unwelcome drought.

Points offer no way of dividing Real Oviedo and Girona FC, who have 21 each.