Real Oviedo dey face Elche today for a crucial match wey go decide who survive for La Liga. Oviedo dey bottom of table with 28 points, four points behind Levante, and dem need win to keep hope alive. Dem don lose one, draw two, and win three for last six matches, including wins against Celta and Valencia. Coach Almada talk say team spirit high because points don start to come, and he thank players for their fight. He also mention Atlético Madrid situation but say e no dey affect dem.
Oviedo go miss three injured players: Forés, Leander Dendoncker, and Luka Ilic. But others like Alberto Reina, Fede Viñas (top scorer), and Ilias Chaira dey available. Thiago Fernández and Hassan dey key for midfield. Expected lineup: Aarón Escandell; Ahijado, Costas, Carmo, Alhassane; Fonseca, Sibo; Hassan, Reina, Chaira; Fede Viñas.
Elche dey 17th with 33 points, one game less than Mallorca and Alavés. Dem win three and lose three for last six, beating Valencia and Atlético Madrid. Coach Eder Sarabia say dis match na chance to “give a blow on the table” and get first away win of season. He praise Oviedo as brave and talented team. Elche get full squad except Adam Boayar (injury). Key players: André Silva, Rafa Mir, Álvaro Rodríguez for goals; Martim Neto and Germán Valera for assists. Expected lineup: Dituro; Tete Morente, Pétrot, Affengruber, Bigas, Valera; Aguado, Febas; Martim Neto; André Silva, Rafa Mir.
Dani Calvo, Oviedo defender, earlier say survival fight go tough, referencing his time with Elche wey dem save after 15 games without win. Oviedo don go 14 matches without victory dis season but now dey hope for miracle. Elche get seven points advantage but still dey close to relegation zone. Goal average fit matter: first leg ended 1-0 for Elche. Almada plan changes, with Nico Fonseca returning from suspension. Sarabia also hint at rotations despite extra rest.
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