Oviedo and Elche clash at the Carlos Tartiere to kick off the weekend of LaLiga Hypermotion matchday 20. They will meet on Friday, December 15, and the encounter is shaping up as a tightly contested battle between two teams currently moving in different directions.
The Beccacece-led side faces a double test. They aim to reverse the impression left by the final 45 minutes of the previous game against Cartagena, where they faced a difficult surface and were unable to swing the result into their favor at Martínez Valero, leaving them near the bottom of the table. The Elche squad remains a recognized force when it comes to consistency and grit.
Elche is playing with fire… and it’s burning
Elche fans know the stakes. The team has shown resilience even when the path is rough, and this Friday’s match is another chance to prove it. A strong performance could reset perceptions and push the season back toward stability.
Mario Gaspar emphasized that a single setback should not derail the broader campaign, and he affirmed that the squad is already focused on gathering three points on offer in this fixture.
Mario Gaspar: “One setback should not darken our path”
Elche narrowly missed a prime opportunity when the chance to reach the playoffs seemed within reach. The squad had it within their grasp, and the result could have altered the trajectory of the campaign. The standings reflect a tight margin, with only a couple of points separating a playoff push from a step back.
Equality
To accomplish their objective, Elche, sitting ninth, will square off against Real Oviedo, which occupies eleventh place, three points adrift. Oviedo has accumulated six wins and eight draws this season, with five defeats, one less than Elche. In recent head-to-heads, Oviedo managed a two-goal draw at home against Racing de Santander. They had earlier fallen 2-1 to Castellón in the Copa del Rey, while defeating Espanyol (2-0) and Eibar (2-1). The Carlos Tartiere has been a fortress this season, with only one loss to Valladolid in September, and no other defeats on home soil.
Last league meeting between Elche and Oviedo occurred during the 2020 promotion season, highlighting the historical tension between the clubs at this level.
televisions
As in prior fixtures, matches in the Hypermotion league are available through LaLiga TV, with coverage across multiple platforms. Viewers in Canada and the United States can access the broadcast through partnered providers that carry LaLiga content, ensuring fans do not miss the action.
The latest encounter between Elche and Oviedo took place during the pandemic period and was played behind closed doors.
You can watch Oviedo vs Elche through the listed channels. The game is scheduled to kick off in Asturias on Friday at 20:30.