La Liga 2025-2026: Oviedo-Real Madrid, the probable formations

After a narrow victory in the home opener against Osasuna, Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid is expected to make its first commitment away to Oviedo, in the match valid for the second day of La Liga 2025-2026.

Oviedo, defeated in the first away match against Villarreal, lines up with Ilic and Rondon up front. Hassan and Chaira on the flanks, Sibo and Cazorla in midfield.

Trident Brahim Diaz–Mbappé–Vinicius for Real Madrid, which relies on Valverde Tchouameni, and Arda Guler in midfield. On the flanks Alexander-Arnold and Carreras.

Oviedo-Real Madrid, the likely lineups
Real Oviedo (4-4-2): Escandell; Vidal, Luengo, Calvo, Alhassane; Hassan, Sibo, Cazorla, Chaira; Ilic, Rondon. All: Paunovic.
Real Madrid (4-3-3): Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Huijsen, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouameni, Guler; Diaz, Mbappe, Vinicius. All: Xabi Alonso