After securing victories in their Segunda Division playoff semi-finals, Real Oviedo and Espanyol are set to face off in the final.
Real Oviedo has endured a challenging journey since their last stint in La Liga during the 2000-01 season, spending time even in the fourth tier of Spanish football. However, they are now on the brink of a potential comeback to the top flight for the 2024-25 season, just two matches away.
Securing the sixth spot in the Segunda Division playoffs by a narrow margin over Racing Santander, Real Oviedo advanced to the finals after a decisive 2-0 victory against Eibar in the second leg, following a goalless draw in the first.
On the other side, Espanyol aims for an immediate return to La Liga after finishing 19th in the 2022-23 season. They finished fourth in the Segunda Division, displaying a strong record with only seven losses throughout the campaign. The Catalan club enters the final with an impressive 18-game unbeaten streak, highlighting their formidable form.
In recent encounters, Espanyol edged past Real Oviedo 2-1 in their last meeting, while Real Oviedo emerged victorious with a 2-0 score earlier in the season at home.
Prediction: Real Oviedo 1-1 Espanyol
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