Start now! Real Madrid x Real Oviedo in LaLiga for round 36 this Thursday

Real Madrid hosts Real Oviedo this Thursday at Santiago Bernabéu for round 36 of LaLiga. The match takes place at 4:30 pm Brasília time. Álvaro Arbeloa leads the merengue team in search of recovery after defeat in the classic against Barcelona. Oviedo arrives under pressure from the relegation zone and tries to gain points to avoid mathematical relegation.

Escalação confirmed from Real Madrid

Arbeloa defined the main formation with Thibaut Courtois in goal. The defense has Trent Alexander-Arnold on the right flank, Raúl Asencio and David Alaba in defense, and Álex Carreras on the left. The midfield is made up of Franco Mastantuono, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaméni. In attack, Brahim Díaz, Gonzalo García and Vinícius Júnior, who wears the captain’s armband.

• Thibaut Courtois (goalkeeper).
• Trent Alexander-Arnold, Raúl Asencio, David Alaba and Álex Carreras (defense).
• Franco Mastantuono, Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaméni (midfield).
• Brahim Díaz, Gonzalo García and Vinícius Júnior (attack).

Formação from Real Oviedo for the showdown

The visiting team has Aarón Escandell as goalkeeper. The defense is made up of Nacho Vidal, Eric Bailly, Daniel Costas (captain), and Abdoulaye Alhassane. The midfield brings together Iker Chaira, Nacho Fonseca and Santiago Colombatto. In the offensive sector, Tomás Fernández, Álvaro Reina and Facundo Viñas try to create opportunities.

Desfalques and physical conditions of the squads

Real Madrid faces a series of important absences. Arda Güler is out with a thigh injury, while Federico Valverde continues with a head problem. Ferland Mendy and Rodrygo continue to recover from ligament injuries. Éder Militão and Andriy Lunin are also unavailable for the match. Dean Huijsen and another player deal with viruses and have not been linked.

Apesar of the absences, Real Madrid has 77 points in second place in the table, seven behind Barcelona, which has already secured the title. Oviedo occupies a delicate position with just 29 points and urgently needs victories to move away from the relegation zone.

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Histórico recent and expectations

Nos last five games, Real Madrid records defeat to Barcelona, victory over Espanyol, draw with Betis, victory over Alavés and draw with Girona. Oviedo, in turn, has a draw with Getafe, a defeat against Betis, a defeat against Elche, a draw with Villarreal and a defeat against Celta. The visitor’s defensive sequence is a concern and favors the home team.

Bernabéu’s pitch presents good conditions for the game. The weather forecast indicates a sunny day in Madrid with temperatures between 12°C and 23°C, little chance of rain and light wind. Condições ideal for the show. The stadium should receive a good crowd to support the Merengue team in the final stretch of the season.

Detalhes technicians and transmission

Ricardo De Burgos Bengoetxea commands the main whistle, with Guillermo Conejero Sánchez and Jorge Figueroa Vázquez as assistants. Iván Caparrós Hernández is responsible for VAR. No Brasil, the match is broadcast on ESPN and Star+, with online broadcast via Disney+ and partner streaming platforms. LaLiga’s official apps offer real-time updates on the match.