Real Oviedo kicked off its pre‑season on Monday, July 6, under Julián Calero, gathering twenty‑seven players for the first training session of the cycle. The squad hit the gym before stepping onto the El Requexón pitch at 10:00 a.m., launching a schedule of double‑sessions from Monday to Friday.

What was covered in the first session?

The technical staff – second‑coach Pedro Hernández, fitness coach Roberto Ovejero, goalkeeper coach Jesús Unanua and analyst Javier Benavides – led a warm‑up followed by tactical drills. The three goalkeepers – Aarón Escandell, Miguel Narváez and Mate Sauri – joined a back line featuring Nacho Vidal, Aisar Ahmed, Dani Calvo, Costas, Luengo, Marco Esteban, Espinosa, Eze, Rahim and Samu Rodríguez.

Who makes up the squad and who is left out?

Midfielders Alberto Reina, Youness Lachhab, Luka Ilic, Álex Cardero, Dieguito Menéndez, Enzo Pérez and Guille Berzal took part, while the attack featured Ilyas Chaira, Pablo Sáenz, Jacobo González, Joaquín Delgado, Pablo Agudín, Jaime Coballes and Paraschiv. Two names remain on the periphery: Oier Luengo and Daniel Paraschiv, both loaned out last season, trained separately after finishing the warm‑up with teammates.

What training calendar will the team follow?

Calero has set double training sessions Monday through Friday, with only a morning session on Saturdays and Sundays. The plan eliminates any rest day during the week, aiming to regain the fitness lost after the club’s relegation to LaLiga Hypermotion at the end of the previous campaign. The goal is to arrive at the second‑division opener in top shape and with a well‑integrated group.

What does this start mean for the 2026‑27 campaign?

With a full roster and a coordinated staff, the club signals intent not to repeat the mistakes that led to relegation. The program’s intensity, combined with analyst Benavides’ oversight, points to a more scientific, detail‑driven approach. If players keep the pace, Real Oviedo could have a solid foundation to contest the top spots and, perhaps, return to the top tier in the coming months.