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🍿 What to watch for in the second leg of the big promotion final to LaLiga
This Saturday, at 21:00 hours, the Nuevo Carlos Tartiere Stadium will be the stage for a match that could change the history of Spanish football.
Real Oviedo and CD Mirandés face off in the second leg of the grand final for promotion to LALIGA, the first division of Spanish football. After a 1-0 victory for Mirandés in the first leg at Anduva, everything is still to be decided.
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Oviedo needs to make a comeback, while Mirandés dreams of achieving the first promotion in their history. Here we tell you four key details you can't miss in this thrilling encounter.
Football is much more than 22 players running after a ball. It's emotion, strategy, and moments that can be etched in memory forever. This match has all the ingredients to be unforgettable, and these are the points that will keep your eyes glued to the screen or the stands.
The duel on the benches: Paunovic vs. Lisci
In such an important match, coaches are like film directors: their decisions can change everything. On one side, there's Veljko Paunovic, the coach of Real Oviedo, who has transformed the team since his arrival. Under his leadership, Oviedo hasn't lost a single match and comes with the confidence of playing at home. On the other side, Alessio Lisci, the coach of CD Mirandés, has surprised everyone by taking a team designed to avoid relegation to the playoff finals. Who will be more astute with their tactics? Paunovic will try to use the energy of the Oviedo fans, while Lisci will bet on keeping his team calm and orderly.
The magic of Santi Cazorla: the heart of Oviedo
If there is one player who carries the hopes of Real Oviedo, it is Santi Cazorla, the captain and star of the team. At 40 years old, this magician with the ball has shown that age is not a barrier. In the first leg, he scored a stunning goal in the semifinals against Almería, and now he wants to lead his team back to LALIGA, where they haven't played for 24 years. For Santi, this match is special: he grew up in Oviedo and dreams of returning the club to the elite. Every pass, every dribble of his can be decisive. Will the captain inspire his teammates?
The pressure of the fans at the Tartiere
The Nuevo Carlos Tartiere Stadium will be packed to the brim, with thousands of Oviedo fans pushing their team forward. Oviedo's fans are known for their passion, and in a match like this, their support can be like an extra player on the field. In the first leg, Mirandés took advantage of their stadium to win 1-0, but now Oviedo has the home advantage. However, the pressure can also backfire: if things don't go well, nerves could surface. For the young players of Mirandés, playing in front of such an intense rival crowd will be a trial by fire. Can they withstand it?
The historic dream of Mirandés
CD Mirandés is the surprise team of this final. No one expected such a humble club, accustomed to fighting against relegation, to come this far. Their victory against Racing de Santander in the semifinals was a feat, and now they are one step away from making history. The "jabatos" (as Mirandés players are called) play without pressure, with the hope of achieving their first promotion to LALIGA. Their brave style and teamwork make them dangerous, but they will need to keep a cool head to withstand Oviedo's push. Can those from Miranda de Ebro pull off the big upset?
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.
