Real Madrid travel to newly promoted Real Oviedo aiming for a second consecutive La Liga victory after a 1-0 opening win over Osasuna secured by Kylian Mbappe's penalty. Xabi Alonso's side produced a disjointed display in the opener and will seek a more cohesive performance. Real Oviedo earned promotion via the Segunda Division play-offs and will host the match amid boisterous support following a 25-year absence from the top flight. Franco Mastantuono starts in place of Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo starts again, and Dani Carvajal and Antonio Rudiger return to the back line. Jude Bellingham, Ferland Mendy, Endrick and Eduardo Camavinga are unavailable. Kick-off is at 8.30pm UK, live on Premier Sports 1.
Real Madrid go to newly promoted Real Oviedo this evening looking to make it two wins from two to start the new La Liga season. Xabi Alonso marked his first league game in charge on Tuesday night with a 1-0 win over Osasuna courtesy of Kylian Mbappe's penalty. But it was a disjoined display from Madrid and Alonso will hope for better against an Oviedo side that secured their place in the top flight after coming through the Segunda Division play-offs.
Hosting the likes of Madrid is their reward and they, and their boisterous supporters, will enjoy the occasion after a 25-year absence from La Liga. Real Oviedo Team News To follow... Real Oviedo: Real Madrid Team News Midfielder Franco Mastantuono was handed his first start after impressing during a 22-minute cameo off the bench against Osasuna. The 18-year-old replaces Vinicius Jr, who continues to look off the pace.
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