🍿 Promotion on the line in Oviedo: what to watch for in this final | OneFootball

This Saturday at 21:00, the Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere will be the stage for a match that could change the history of Spanish football.

Real Oviedo and CD Mirandés face off in the second leg of the grand final for promotion to LALIGA, the top division of Spanish football. After Mirandés’ 1-0 win in the first leg at Anduva, everything is still to play for.

Oviedo needs to come from behind, while Mirandés dreams of achieving the first promotion in its history. Here we bring you four key details you can’t miss in this thrilling encounter.

Football is much more than 22 players chasing a ball. It’s emotion, strategy, and moments that can be etched in memory forever. This match has all the ingredients to be unforgettable, and these are the points that will make it impossible to take your eyes off the screen or the stands.

The battle on the benches: Paunovic vs. Lisci

In such an important match, the coaches are like film directors: their decisions can change everything. On one side is Veljko Paunovic, Real Oviedo’s coach, who has transformed the team since his arrival. Under his leadership, Oviedo hasn’t lost a single match and comes in with the confidence of playing at home. On the other side, Alessio Lisci, CD Mirandés’ coach, has surprised everyone by taking a team built to avoid relegation all the way to the playoff final. Who will be more cunning with their tactics? Paunovic will try to use the energy of the Oviedo fans, while Lisci will bet on keeping his team calm and organized.

The magic of Santi Cazorla: the heart of Oviedo

If there’s one player who carries the hopes of Real Oviedo, it’s Santi Cazorla, the team’s captain and star. At 40 years old, this magician with the ball has shown that age is no obstacle. In the first leg, he scored a stunning goal in the semifinals against Almería, and now he wants to lead his team back to LALIGA, where they haven’t played in 24 years. For Santi, this match is special: he grew up in Oviedo and dreams of bringing the club back to the top. Every pass, every dribble from him could be decisive. Will the captain inspire his teammates?

The pressure of the fans at the Tartiere

The Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere will be packed to the rafters, with thousands of Oviedo fans pushing their team forward. Oviedo’s supporters are known for their passion, and in a match like this, their support can be like having an extra player on the pitch. In the first leg, Mirandés made the most of their home stadium to win 1-0, but now Oviedo has the advantage of playing at home. However, the pressure can also backfire: if things don’t go well, nerves could set in. For the young Mirandés players, playing in front of such an intense rival crowd will be a trial by fire. Will they be able to handle it?

The historic dream of Mirandés

CD Mirandés is the surprise team of this final. No one expected such a humble club, used to fighting against relegation, to get this far. Their victory over Racing de Santander in the semifinals was a feat, and now they are one step away from making history. The “jabatos” (as Mirandés players are called) play without pressure, with the dream of achieving their first ever promotion to LALIGA. Their brave style and teamwork make them dangerous, but they’ll need to keep a cool head to withstand Oviedo’s push. Will the team from Miranda de Ebro pull off the big upset?

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.