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
Oviedo boss Veljko Paunovic makes two changes to the side that lost at Villarreal last weekend.
David Costas and former Wolves midfielder Leander Dendoncker come in. Alberto Reina is suspended while Haissem Hassan starts on the bench, alongside veteran midfielder Santi Cazorla.
Real Oviedo: Aarón Escandell; Luengo, Costas, Dani Calvo, Rahim; Nacho Vidal, Ilic, Sibo, Dendoncker, Ilyas Chaira; Rondón
Subs: Moldovan, Bailly, Marco Esteban, Falah, Gueye, Colombatto, Cazorla, Ejaria, Brekalo, Hassan, Viñas, Forés
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.
Another eye-catching inclusion is that of Rodrygo, who makes just his second start under Alonso amid rumours he would be leaving the club during this transfer window.
There were two more changes at the back with Dani Carvajal and Antonio Rudiger coming in for Eder Militao and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Jude Bellingham, Ferland Mendy, Endrick and Eduardo Camavinga are unavailable.
Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Rudiger, Huijsen, Carreras; Tchouameni, Valverde, Guler; Mastantuono, Rodrygo, Mbappe
Subs: Lunin, Mestre, Alexander-Arnold, Militao, Asencio, Alaba, Fran García, Ceballos, Thiago Pitarch, Brahim, Gonzalo, Vinicius
How to watch Real Oviedo v Real Madrid
Real Oviedo versus Real Madrid kicks of at 8.30pm UK time on Sunday evening.
You can watch it on Premier Sports 1 which can be obtained through Sky, Virgin Media, or online via Premier Sports.
Premier Sports 1 is available on Sky Channel 412 and Virgin Channel 551.
It can be streamed via the Premier Sports website and the STV Player.
