Oviedo vs Villarreal Match Update: April 23, 2026

Match Context

Oviedo host Villarreal at Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere on 23 April 2026 in La Liga, Regular Season - 33. Oviedo come in bottom of the table in 20th place on 27 points with a goal difference of -24, while Villarreal are 3rd with 61 points and a goal difference of 20, pushing for Champions League qualification.

Oviedo Availability

Oviedo face both suspension and fitness concerns. N. Fonseca (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. L. Dendoncker (Injury) is doubtful. Álex Forés (Injury) is doubtful. L. Ilić (Achilles Tendon Injury) is doubtful. None of Oviedo’s listed absentees feature among the league’s top scorers or assist providers, so their primary attacking reference F. Viñas (9 goals, 1 assist) is available to lead the line.

Villarreal Availability

Villarreal travel with a heavier absentee list. P. Cabanes (Knee Injury) is sidelined. S. Comesaña (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. L. Costa (Knee Injury) is sidelined. J. Foyth (Achilles Tendon Injury) is sidelined. The suspension of Santi Comesaña, who has contributed 3 goals and 5 assists, is a major blow in midfield. Crucially, top scorer and joint top assist provider G. Mikautadze (9 goals, 5 assists) remains available.

Impact Summary

Oviedo lose mainly midfield depth and creativity, while Villarreal are without a key two-way midfielder in Comesaña but retain the bulk of their attacking output through Mikautadze and Alberto Moleiro (9 goals, 4 assists).