History of Real Oviedo in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: June 21, 2025

Real Oviedo is a Spanish professional football club founded in 1926 and based in Oviedo, Asturias. Currently playing in the Segunda División, the second tier of Spanish football, the club's home stadium is the Estadio Carlos Tartiere, the largest in Asturias. Real Oviedo has a rich history, having played 38 seasons in the top division, placing them 18th in the all-time league table.

March 1926: Club Foundation

On March 1926, Real Oviedo was founded in Oviedo, Asturias.

December 1926: First Match Ever Played

On December 1926, Sporting won the first match ever played, a 2–1 win for the Regional Championships.

1926: Club Founded After Merger

In 1926, Real Oviedo was founded after a merger of Stadium Ovetense and Real Club Deportivo Oviedo, with Carlos Tartiere as the inaugural president.

1929: First Second Level Season

The inaugural second level season, in 1929, also brought two local derbies.

1939: Stadium Used as Ammunition Dump

In 1939, during the resumption of football, Oviedo's pitch was deemed unplayable because Francisco Franco's troops used the stadium as an ammunition dump.

1944: First Top Flight Derby

In 1944, the first top flight derby took place, with honours split over the two games.

1962: Joint-First Ranking

In 1962, Real Oviedo achieved a joint-first ranking with Real Madrid after the first 15 rounds.

1978: Relegation to Segunda División B

In 1978, Real Oviedo experienced its first relegation to Segunda División B.

1982: Carlos Tartiere Stadium Renewed

In 1982, the Carlos Tartiere Stadium was completely renewed in preparation for the FIFA World Cup held in Spain.

1984: Spanish League Cup Win

In 1984, Oviedo won the Spanish League Cup (second division), defeating multiple teams in the process.

1988: Return to Top Division

In 1988, Oviedo returned to the top division after defeating RCD Mallorca in the promotion playoffs.

1990: Qualified for Europe

In 1990, Real Oviedo finished sixth, qualifying for the first time for Europe.

1992: Became Public Limited Sports Company

In 1992, Real Oviedo, along with most Spanish football clubs, was forced to become a public limited sports company with an initial capital stock of €3.6 million.

October 1995: 1,000th Game in La Liga

On October 1995, Real Oviedo played its 1,000th game in La Liga.

1995: Previous Record for Season Tickets

In 1995, Málaga CF held the previous record of 4,200 season ticket holders.

March 1998: Last Top Level Contest

On March 1998, the last contest in the top level took place, and Oviedo emerged victorious 2–1.

1998: Relegation Playoff Success

In 1998 Real Oviedo succeeded in a relegation playoff to stay up after beating UD Las Palmas.

September 2000: Estadio Carlos Tartiere Opens

In September 2000, the Estadio Carlos Tartiere, the largest sports stadium in Asturias, officially opened.

September 2000: New Stadium Inauguration

In September 2000, the new Carlos Tartiere Stadium with 30,500 seats became Real Oviedo's new ground, officially opened with a match against Partizan Belgrade on September 20, 2000, which Real Oviedo lost 0–2.

2003: Drop to Fourth Division

In 2003, after being relegated two consecutive times and facing severe economic troubles, Real Oviedo dropped to the fourth division of Spanish football.

2003: Record Season Ticket Holders

In the 2003, after the first relegation in its history to Tercera División, the historical record of the category was established with 10,759 season ticket holders.

November 2012: Carlos Slim Invests

On November 2012, Carlos Slim invested $2.5 million in the club, gaining a controlling stake.

2012: Financial Support Call

In 2012, facing financial dire straits, Oviedo called on supporters to buy shares, with footballers like Santi Cazorla, Juan Mata, Michu, and Adrián offering financial support to save the club from bankruptcy.

May 2015: Return to Segunda Division

On May 2015, Real Oviedo confirmed their return to the Spanish Segunda División after a thirteen-year absence.

2016: Used blue and white colors for promotion play-offs

The club formerly used the blue and white colors for the 2016 promotion play-offs.

August 2017: Agreement with Oviedo Moderno CF

On August 2017, women's club Oviedo Moderno CF signed an agreement with Real Oviedo for using their name and colors.

2018: Aim to be integrated in the structure of the club

The aim of the agreement with Oviedo Moderno CF in August 2017 was to be completely integrated into the structure of the club for the 2018 season onwards.