Real Madrid are hosting already-relegated Real Oviedo right now at the Santiago Bernabéu in Thursday's La Liga Matchday 36 clash. The match kicked off at 3:30 p.m. ET and is currently goalless with play well underway in the first half.
Real Madrid vs Real Oviedo: Live Score and Match Stats
The score stands at Real Madrid 0 – 0 Real Oviedo with the game in progress.
Real Madrid are dominating possession but have not yet found the net. Here is a live look at the key stats:
| Stat | Real Madrid | Real Oviedo |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 61% | 39% |
| Shots Total | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 0 |
| Shots Blocked | 0 | 2 |
| Corner Kicks | 2 | 3 |
| Fouls | 1 | 4 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 0 |
Real Madrid are generating the cleaner chances but have yet to convert. Oviedo's goalkeeper Aarón Escandell — who leads La Liga in saves this season with 4.1 per match — is making life difficult for the hosts early on.
What Is at Stake for Both Clubs
Real Madrid entered this match in second place on 77 points with the La Liga title already secured by Barcelona. Oviedo arrived at the bottom of the table as a relegated side — already confirmed to be dropping to the second tier — playing purely to avoid finishing last in the division.
A point for Real Madrid tonight would fully seal second place in La Liga. For Real Oviedo, their relegation to the second tier has already been confirmed and finishing above bottom is now their only remaining objective — though even that looks incredibly difficult at this stage.
Real Madrid: Injury Crisis and Squad Rotation
Real Madrid manager Alvaro Arbeloa is dealing with a lengthy injury list. Ferland Mendy, Rodrygo, Éder Militão, and Arda Güler are all confirmed out for the rest of the season, while Dani Ceballos is not expected to feature again in 2025–26 after falling out with the manager. Dean Huijsen was a doubt after pulling out of the Clásico warmup with a virus, and Federico Valverde continues his recovery from a head injury.
Dani Carvajal has been made available to feature tonight after the club captain's long road back from injury. Kylian Mbappé leads La Liga's top scorer chart with 24 goals — two ahead of Vedat Muriqi — and netted twice in the reverse fixture against Oviedo back in August.
Real Madrid Starting Lineup vs Real Oviedo
Real Madrid are fielding a rotated but still strong side tonight at the Bernabéu:
GK: Thibaut Courtois — DEF: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Raúl Asencio, David Alaba, Álvaro Carreras — MID: Aurélien Tchouaméni, Eduardo Camavinga, Thiago Pitarch — FWD: Brahim Díaz, Gonzalo García, Vinícius Júnior
Real Oviedo: Escandell; Vidal, Bailly, Costas, Alhassane Bonkano; Fonseca, Colombatto; Chaira, Fernández, Reina; Viñas
Real Oviedo: Relegated but Fighting
Real Oviedo come into this match after a 0–0 draw against Getafe — a tight result in which neither side managed to find the net. Their relegation has already been confirmed and this away trip to the Bernabéu represents one of their final appearances in La Liga for the foreseeable future.
For Real Oviedo, interim coach Javier Calleja is dealing with multiple suspensions following the club's relegation confirmation. Midfielder Kwasi Sibo and defender Javi López are both suspended after receiving red cards against Getafe, while striker Borja Bastón remains unavailable with a muscular injury — leaving Federico Viñas to lead the attack.
Head-to-Head Record and Recent Form
In 84 all-time meetings between these two clubs, Real Madrid have won 54 to Oviedo's 14. At the Bernabéu specifically, Oviedo have recorded just three victories in history. The most recent encounter this season ended 3–0 to Real Madrid back in August.
Sunday's 2–0 loss to Barcelona in El Clásico confirmed that Real Madrid will end this season without a major trophy — a difficult pill to swallow for a club of their stature. Tonight's fixture against the league's bottom club offers the first of three remaining chances for Los Blancos to close the campaign with some dignity.
