Real Oviedo endured a heavy 4-1 defeat to Eldense in matchday 8 of LaLiga Hypermotion, a result that leaves the team eighth in the table with 11 points. The visit to the Estadio Municipal Nuevo Pepico Amat started brightly for the visitors, who took an early lead, but completely unravelled after halftime.
Alberto Reina opened the scoring for Oviedo in the very first minute, finishing an assist from David Jiménez. The team held that 0-1 advantage until the break, showing reasonable control of the match. Everything changed after the restart. In the 56th minute, Roberto López equalised from the penalty spot. Twelve minutes later, Fidel converted another penalty to turn the game around.
Substitutions and collapse
The introduction of Aingeru Olabarrieta for the injured Roberto López proved decisive for Eldense. The substitute scored the third goal in the 90th minute, following a pass from Marcos Bustillo. In stoppage time, Jorge Rastrojo, who had come on for Waldo Rubio, completed the rout with a powerful strike. "¡Gooooool! Eldense 4, Real Oviedo 1. Jorge Rastrojo (Eldense) remate con la derecha a quemarropa desde el lado derecho a la escuadra izquierda," the player said after his goal.
Discipline also played a part in the collapse. David Jiménez and Carlos Domínguez received yellow cards for dangerous play for Oviedo, while Juan Larios was booked for the hosts. The manager had to turn to his bench after an injury to Juan Cruz, replaced by Nacho Vidal. Víctor Mingo and Enzo Pérez also came on in search of a reaction that never materialised.
This stumble halts the team's momentum, coming after a derby win against Sporting. Their recent form in the competition now reads two wins, one draw and two defeats. With 7 goals scored and 4 conceded, the positive goal difference remains, but the gap to leaders Castellón stretches to eight points. The schedule does not get easier, as the next fixture is at home against second-placed Eibar on October 12th. The focus now is on correcting the defensive errors shown at Eldense before that important clash at the Carlos Tartiere.
The original report is at Mundo Deportivo
Eldense owner Lionel Messi celebrated the 4-1 victory over Oviedo on his social media. The Argentine star posted the message "Aupa Deportivo" on Instagram alongside a photo of him following the match. The club confirmed his purchase on October 1st. Oviedo, now with 8 goals scored and 8 conceded, must react against the leaders, Eibar, on October 12th.
Club Eldense confirmed the long-term vision of new owner Lionel Messi. The Argentine star's incorporation, the club stated, aims to "strengthen CD Eldense and lay the foundations for a new stage". Oviedo, now with 8 goals scored and 8 conceded, prepares to host leaders Eibar next on October 12.
