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

At 9:30 p.m. at the Carlos Tartiere, an important challenge between Real Oviedo, in the hunt for a complicated salvation, and Villarreal, which is launched towards the next Champions League. The hosts arrive at the match regenerated from the clear 3-0 win against Celta Vigo and will be banking on the warmth of their crowd to snatch the three points. On the other hand, the Submarino Amarillo is a fearsome opponent, fresh from their away success against Athletic Bilbao: Marcelino’s team wants to secure third place by relying on the quality of its individuals to overcome the hosts’ resistance.

Almada chooses its best men to try in the venture. In front of Escandell, the central pair will consist of Bailly and Calvo, with Vidal and Lopez manning the flanks. In midfield, the timeless Santi Cazorla will act alongside Sibo to give quality to the maneuver, while Fernandez and Chaira will push on the outside lanes. Up front, heavy attack tandem formed by Reina and Vinas.

Marcelino opts for a very compact team in defense. Between the posts is Junior, while the defensive line sees Mourino and Cardona on the flanks with the Navarro-Veiga pair in the center. In the midfield, Parejo’s experience and Gueye’s physicality will shield, supported on the outsides by Buchanan and Alfon. In attack, the spotlight will be on Gerard Moreno, who will partner Oluwaseyi to unhinge the Oviedo defense.

Real Oviedo-Villarreal, the likely lineups

Real Oviedo (4-4-2): Escandell; Vidal, Bailly, Calvo, Lopez; Fernandez, Sibo, Cazorla, Chaira; Reina, Vinas. All. Almada.

Villarreal (4-4-2): Junior; Mourino, Navarro, Veiga, Cardona; Buchanan, Parejo, Gueye, Alfon; Moreno, Oluwaseyi. All. Marcelino.