Real Oviedo 0-0 Mallorca: Post-match review, Stats, Key moments

Dive into Bwin’s post-match review of Real Oviedo 0-0 Mallorca in the La Liga on Friday, 05 December 2025, with stats, key moments and our take on the match.

Real Oviedo and Mallorca played out a goalless draw, finishing 0-0 in a tense encounter. The first half saw Oviedo dominate possession but struggle to create clear chances, with Mallorca’s Samú Costa picking up an early yellow card in the 31st minute for a tactical foul that briefly disrupted the hosts’ rhythm. As the game progressed into the second half, substitutions began to influence play, including Haissem Hassan replacing Ilyas Chaira for Oviedo at 66 minutes, while Mallorca brought on Manu Morlanes for Sergi Darder at 75 minutes to shore up midfield control.

The match turned chaotic late on, with Oviedo reduced to nine men after red cards to Santi Cazorla at 89 minutes following a VAR review for a dangerous challenge, and Federico Viñas at 90+5 minutes after another VAR check for violent conduct. These dismissals came amid a flurry of yellow cards, including one for Oier Luengo at 90+5 minutes and Dani Calvo at 90+6 minutes, leaving Oviedo hanging on in added time. Oviedo’s recent form of draws and losses, including back-to-back 0-0 results at home, highlighted their defensive resilience but ongoing scoring drought, while Mallorca’s mixed run of draws and a recent win showed their ability to grind out points on the road.

Oviedo held a clear edge in possession at 62% compared to Mallorca’s 38%, which allowed them to control much of the game’s tempo and generate more attacking opportunities, as evidenced by their 8 corners against Mallorca’s 5. Successful dribbles also favoured Oviedo with 50 to Mallorca’s 33, suggesting greater individual flair in breaking lines, though this did not translate into goals. Discipline proved costly for Oviedo, who received 2 yellow cards and 2 red cards, while Mallorca managed just 1 yellow, contributing to the hosts’ late numerical disadvantage.

Both sides used 4 substitutions each, with Oviedo making changes like Álex Forés replacing Salomón Rondón and Ovie Ejaria coming on for Leander Dendoncker at 82 minutes to inject fresh energy, and Mallorca introducing Takuma Asano for Jan Virgili at 80 minutes alongside late swaps like Pablo Torre for Samú Costa at 90+1 minutes. No penalties or assists were recorded, and the lack of injury-time goals kept the scoreline level, underscoring a match defined more by defensive organisation than attacking prowess.

The game remained cagey until the closing stages, when discipline issues shifted the balance. Mallorca’s Samú Costa earned a yellow card at 31 minutes for halting a counter-attack, but Oviedo’s dominance in possession failed to yield breakthroughs despite substitutions like Haissem Hassan replacing Ilyas Chaira at 66 minutes and later Álex Forés for Salomón Rondón at 82 minutes. Mallorca responded with their own changes, such as Manu Morlanes coming on for Sergi Darder at 75 minutes and Takuma Asano replacing Jan Virgili at 80 minutes, aiming to exploit spaces on the break.

Drama peaked late with Oviedo’s Santi Cazorla sent off at 89 minutes after a VAR review confirmed a reckless tackle, followed by Federico Viñas’ red card at 90+5 minutes due to another VAR check for violent conduct. These ejections, accompanied by yellow cards for Oier Luengo at 90+5 minutes and Dani Calvo at 90+6 minutes, forced Oviedo to defend desperately in added time, while Mallorca’s late substitutions like Pablo Torre for Samú Costa and Javi Llabrés for Mateo Joseph at 90+1 minutes pushed for a winner that never came.

Real Oviedo lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on midfield control through players like Santiago Colombatto, who was later replaced by Alberto Reina at 90+1 minutes, and Leander Dendoncker, substituted by Ovie Ejaria at 82 minutes. Key attacking roles fell to the likes of Ilyas Chaira, who made way for Haissem Hassan at 66 minutes, and Salomón Rondón, replaced by Álex Forés at 82 minutes, with partnerships in defence tested by late red cards to Santi Cazorla and Federico Viñas. The setup emphasised possession play, though it relied on defensive solidity amid the dismissals.

Mallorca deployed a 4-2-3-1 shape, with emphasis on a compact midfield featuring Samú Costa, who received a yellow card at 31 minutes and was later substituted by Pablo Torre at 90+1 minutes, alongside Sergi Darder, replaced by Manu Morlanes at 75 minutes. Forward options included Jan Virgili, who gave way to Takuma Asano at 80 minutes, and Mateo Joseph, substituted by Javi Llabrés at 90+1 minutes, creating partnerships that prioritised counter-attacking threats. This formation allowed them to absorb pressure while seeking opportunities on the break.

Aarón Escandell earned Bwin’s Man of the Match award for his assured performance in goal for Real Oviedo, making 5 crucial saves to keep a clean sheet with 0 goals conceded. His 1 clearance helped repel Mallorca’s threats, and while he recorded 0 punches, his overall handling of crosses and shots under pressure stood out in a match where defensive resilience was key.

Recent La Liga matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Mallorca (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Atlético Madrid (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Rayo Vallecano (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Athletic Club (A)
• Draw: 0-0 vs Osasuna (H)

Recent La Liga matches:

• Draw: 0-0 vs Real Oviedo (A)
• Draw: 2-2 vs Osasuna (H)
• Loss: 1-2 vs Villarreal (A)
• Win: 1-0 vs Getafe (H)
• Loss: 0-3 vs Real Betis (A)

Real Oviedo have just drawn 0-0 at home to Mallorca, extending their winless run that includes recent losses to Atlético Madrid and Athletic Club, alongside multiple goalless draws. Currently sitting 19th on 10 points, they face a crucial trip to Sevilla, who are 14th on 16 points, on 14 December 2025 at 13:00. With relegation concerns mounting, this match offers a chance to gain ground on mid-table sides and build momentum from their defensive displays.

Mallorca have just secured a 0-0 draw away at Real Oviedo, adding to their recent form of back-to-back draws following a win over Getafe and losses to Villarreal and Real Betis. Placed 15th on 14 points, they host Elche, currently 11th on 16 points, on 13 December 2025 at 15:15. This fixture represents an opportunity to climb towards the top half of the table, capitalising on their ability to earn points in tight games.

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