Real Oviedo kicks off its pre‑season this Wednesday, July 15, in Girona, taking on Al‑Qadsiah FC from Saudi Arabia at the exclusive Quinta do Lago Resort. The closed‑door match, not televised, marks the first official training session under manager Julín Calero.

Which fixtures are on the schedule?

The calendar features two exotic friendlies: the first against Al‑Qadsiah FC on July 15 in Girona, and the second versus historic German side 1. FC Nürnberg on August 1 at the Max‑Morlock‑Stadium. Additionally, matches against Deportivo de La Coruña (July 25) and Ponferradina (July 29) are already confirmed. Each game offers the blue squad a chance to test tactics and new signings before LaLiga begins.

Why are these opponents significant?

Al‑Qadsiah FC arrives with notable players such as Nacho Fernández, a former Real Madrid star, and Brazilian Otávio, providing Oviedo a quality international test. Nürnberg, backed by a near‑42,000‑seat stadium, presents a physical and tactical challenge in a different environment. Both fixtures will let Calero assess how his squad adapts to varied playing styles.

What does this mean for the season?

Real Oviedo sits 20th in LaLiga with 29 points (6 wins, 11 draws, 21 losses) and a –34 goal difference, having scored 26 and conceded 60. The club trails leaders Barcelona by 65 points, making the fight for survival the primary goal. The pre‑season games will focus on tightening a leaky defence and finding more firepower up front.

What comes after the friendlies?

After the matches in Girona and Germany, the team will return to Oviedo for final preparations before the league opener. Calero has said the camp will be intense, concentrating on defensive solidity and creating scoring chances. Fans can follow training updates via the club’s official social channels, while the board looks to add reinforcements before the summer transfer window closes.

Real Oviedo is gearing up for a decisive campaign; the international pre‑season is just the first step toward trying to turn around a season that has been a real challenge.