Oviedo turn to Copa del Rey after promising league start

Real Oviedo begin their Copa del Rey campaign this Wednesday, October 28, with a Round of 128 tie against Numancia. The Asturian side enters the cup competition on the back of a solid start to their league season, where they currently sit eighth with 18 points from 11 games.

Their last outing was a 2-2 draw away at Almería on Saturday, a result that showed both their resilience and their occasional inconsistency. In that match, Jacobo González pulled a goal back in the 87th minute before an own goal deep into added time secured a point. That result is part of a recent run of three wins, one draw, and one loss from their last five Segunda División fixtures.

Form context

The team, managed by Luis Carrión, has shown fighting spirit in recent weeks. Prior to the Almería draw, they secured a 1-2 victory at AD Ceuta FC and a commanding 3-1 home win against Eibar at the Tartiere. That win over Eibar was particularly emphatic. However, they also suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat at Eldense earlier this month.

In the league table, Oviedo have 18 points and a goal difference of +3, having scored 15 and conceded 12. They are eight points behind leaders Castellón but just three points off the promotion playoff spots. Their next league fixture is at home to 14th-placed Las Palmas on Monday, November 2.

For the cup tie, the starting eleven from the last league game offers clues to the possible lineup. Aarón Escandell was in goal, behind a defence of Nacho Vidal, David Costas, Dani Calvo and S. Rodríguez. In midfield, Aritz Aldasoro and Y. Didi formed the double pivot, with Alberto Reina, Mikel Goti and Enzo Pérez supporting striker José Luis Morales. The team's top scorer this season is Carlos Domínguez, with four goals in eight appearances.

The match against Numancia represents a chance for the squad to build momentum and confidence before returning to league action. The tie is scheduled for 20:00 local time on Wednesday.