Real Oviedo vs Barcelona: overview, predictions and alignments

The action in the middle of the week at La Liga continues with reigning champions Barcelona visiting the newly promoted Real Oviedo.

Barcelona is back on the road to La Liga for the first time since his abandonment of points against a gravelly team from Rayo Vallecano. Hansi Flick’s men seemed much better by winning three consecutive games, including a strong victory in the Champions League match against Newcastle United.

A 3-0 boost from Getafe the last time confirmed the overvoltage of the Catalan, however, they will make the trip to Oviedo with significant absent due to an injury. Nevertheless, a victory is essential to follow the pace of the current leaders of Real Madrid.

Real Oviedo has had trouble since its return to the High-Vol of Spain. Veljko Paunović’s team has only managed three points of five games to date, scoring only once. However, they will be standing and ready for their first match against Barcelona since 2001.

Real OVIEDO against Barcelona head-on (last five games)

Current form (all competitions)

Paunović confirmed that the former Arsenal midfielder and the legend of the real Oviedo Santi Cazorla will get the sign of the head for the first time this season against Barcelona.

The hosts hope to add to their unwanted record to have scored a single goal since returning to La Liga. Venezuela International Salomón Rondón will start, but Federico Viñas could see minutes when he returned from suspension.

Elsewhere, David Costas, Nacho Vidal and Ovie Ejaria remain away from injury. However, Luka Ilić seems to have avoided a major injury and could be on the ground for the visit to Barça.

Real Oviedo predicts the programming against Barcelona (4-4-1-1): Escandell, godson, bald, Carmo, Alhassane; Hassan, Reine, Dondoncker, President; Cazorla; Round

Barcelona has suffered difficult injuries in recent weeks. Fermín López has taken a muscle injury and should be sidelined for three weeks. To make matters worse, Gavi has undergone a knee surgery to repair his right meniscus and should miss four to five months.

The Ballon d’Or, a finalist, Lamine Yamal should miss his fourth consecutive match for Barcelona, ​​watching a return for the shock next weekend against Real Sociedad. Alejandro Balde also approaches an injury to the hamstrings, but it is always unlikely to appear at Estadio Carlos Tartiere.

Marcus Rashford, Gerard Martín and Dani Olmo are all ready to obtain the head sign in the absence of the wounded stars of Barça. Ferran Torres has been in good shape since the start of the term and should keep its place on Robert Lewandowski.

Barcelona predicted the programming against Real Oviedo (4-2-3-1): Garrie, Koundé, Garrie, Cubal, Martin; De Jong, Pedri; Raphinha, Olmo, Rashford; Torre

During their first meeting in almost a quarter of a century, Barcelona was the overwhelming favorites to defeat the real Oviedo.

After a trembling departure, the Flick team begins to look like the team that won the Liga last quarter. Even with all the injuries, the Catalans are well equipped to manage business and take the three points of their visit to Oviedo.

Pedri and de Jong will dominate in the midfield and the Barça attack line will not lack options in front of the goal.

Prediction: Real Oviedo 0–3 Barcelona

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