Real Oviedo is involved in several news stories this week, from its appearance in the EA Sports FC 27 video game to the closure of its transfer market with two new signings. Julián Calero's team, which sits 14th in the Segunda División with 4 points, also faces a new Liga Hypermotion match at the Carlos Tartiere.
Is Real Oviedo in EA Sports FC 27?
The Estadio Carlos Tartiere, home of Real Oviedo, will be one of the newly licensed stadiums in EA Sports FC 27. The football video game, scheduled for release on September 25, will include the Oviedo ground alongside other additions like AS Monaco's Stade Louis II. James Salmon, EA FC's marketing and partnerships director, stated that the new deals "bring more clubs, leagues, players, and stadiums that are important to fans into FC 27."
The stadium's inclusion coincides with a season where Oviedo aims to consolidate its place in the second tier. The team has scored one goal and conceded one after three matchdays, sitting four points behind leaders Leganés. Fans will be able to recreate matches at the digital Tartiere starting next week.
Who are Real Oviedo's new signings?
Midfielder Mikel Goti has joined the club on loan from Real Sociedad until the end of the season. The 22-year-old player, who played for Córdoba CF last campaign, joins to add creativity in the attacking midfield zone. His signing was officially announced through the club's social media on September 1.
On the same final day of the transfer window, Real Oviedo also secured the services of right-back David Jiménez from Real Madrid Castilla. Both reinforcements arrive to add depth to a squad that currently has Chris Ramos, Ilyas Chaira, and Carlos Fernández on the injuries list. The team is looking for more options for the long season ahead.
How is the team shaping up for the match against Burgos?
Burgos CF will visit the Carlos Tartiere this Sunday in matchday 4. The visiting side, managed by Sergio Francisco, arrives with the same points as Oviedo but in 13th place. The home manager, Julián Calero, is a familiar face for the Burgos fans due to his previous spell at El Plantío.
Real Oviedo started the Liga Hypermotion with a draw against Granada, followed by a home defeat to Leganés. In the third matchday, they secured their first victory by beating Albacete Balompié 0-1 away, with a goal from Diego Menéndez in the 79th minute. This win allows them to face the next challenge with greater confidence, although they are still seeking their first home win. The full squad and their performance can be checked on the official squad page.
What is the current situation in the standings?
Real Oviedo's record after three games is one win, one draw, and one loss. That run, with a recent form of win, loss, draw (WLD), places them in the lower half of the table, four points from the promotion spots. The team has shown defensive solidity by conceding only one goal but needs to improve its attacking output after scoring just once.
The next challenge on the fixtures schedule is a visit to Real Valladolid's ground on September 13. The Pucelano team, currently in 19th place, will be a direct rival in the battle to move away from the relegation zone. Oviedo will travel to Zorrilla with the intention of securing a second consecutive victory.
