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Real Oviedo Appoints Luis Carrión After Sacking Paunovic

Club leaders say the move followed poor results, made only after lining up a replacement.

Overview

  • Carrión returns on a deal through the end of the season and was presented on Friday, saying he is confident the squad can consolidate in LaLiga.
  • Oviedo sits 17th with 6 points from eight matches after a 0–2 loss to Levante, with Paunovic posting a 2–6 record and becoming the first LaLiga coach dismissed this season.
  • Director general Agustín Lleida said the decision was taken during the international break after performance analysis and denied rumors of a dressing‑room revolt.
  • Local reporting indicates Carrión will be supported by Mikel Rico as assistant and Cristóbal Fuentes as fitness coach as he begins work at El Requexón.
  • The club thanked Paunovic, who was under contract until June 2026 and led last season’s promotion, while the coach issued a farewell message expressing pride in the achievement.