La Liga: Oviedo vs Barcelona preview 09/25/2025

🔎 Team News

🔵 Real Oviedo

Real Oviedo are making their long-awaited return to La Liga after years of battling in the Segunda División. Under the guidance of their head coach, they have shown resilience and tactical discipline. Matches like this are tests of character and survival.

• Injuries/Suspensions:

  • A few fitness concerns among squad players, but the core starting XI remains intact.

  • Defensive solidity will be a priority against Barcelona’s attacking firepower.

• Key Players:

  • Borja Bastón – Experienced striker and Oviedo’s main source of goals.

  • Santi Cazorla – The veteran midfielder (if still active in a cameo role) offers leadership and creativity.

  • Viti Rozada – A lively winger capable of exploiting space on the break.

  • Leo Sequeira – Versatile midfielder with energy and work rate.

Expect Oviedo to sit deep, absorb pressure, and rely on counterattacks or set-pieces.

🔴 FC Barcelona

Barcelona come into this match as strong favorites, but Xavi Hernández (or the current head coach) must manage his squad carefully, balancing La Liga fixtures with Champions League commitments.

• Injuries/Suspensions:

  • Pedri has had recurring injury issues and may be managed cautiously.

  • Ronald Araújo is expected to be available but could be rotated.

  • Robert Lewandowski may be rested depending on fitness.

• Key Players:

  • Lamine Yamal – The teenage sensation continues to dazzle with pace and dribbling.

  • Robert Lewandowski – The Polish striker remains Barcelona’s main goal threat.

  • Gavi – Midfield dynamo who provides intensity and pressing.

  • Jules Koundé – Key defender tasked with keeping Oviedo’s attack quiet.

Barcelona are expected to dominate possession, play their usual attacking football, and stretch Oviedo’s defense with quick combinations.

📡 Live Stream & TV Details

Fans worldwide can tune in to this La Liga clash via:

• Spain: Movistar LaLiga

• UK: LaLiga TV / Viaplay Sports

• USA: ESPN+

• Canada: TSN / RDS

• Australia: Optus Sport

• Bangladesh/Asia: Sony Sports Network / Sony LIV app

Live commentary and match updates will also be available on BBC Radio 5 Live and official club channels.