Real Oviedo has appointed Uruguayan coach Guillermo Almada to replace Luis Carrión, sacked after a heavy defeat to Sevilla. Almada arrives from Real Valladolid, leaving the team in 10th place in Segunda División. The move by the Mexican Pachuca-linked board has sparked protests from Oviedo fans.
Real Oviedo, second-to-last in LaLiga and five points from safety, has hired Uruguayan Guillermo Almada after sacking Luis Carrión, who secured zero wins in his nine games in charge. This marks the third coaching change this season, following Veljko Paunovic and Carrión's return, where he was once beloved for turning around a poor run in Segunda before departing for Las Palmas.
The appointment comes from the Asturian board, controlled by the Mexican Pachuca group and president Jesús Martínez, who chose Almada despite his underwhelming spell at Valladolid. Almada held a contract with Pucela until June 30 and leaves the team 10th, four points above relegation, amid losses like the 0-1 home defeat to Andorra, where fans chanted “Almada, get out now!”.
The transfer of federative rights until season's end involved a financial agreement between Oviedo and Valladolid, whose owners Ignite share ties with Pachuca via recent player deals. Valladolid co-president Gabriel Solares sharply criticized Almada for unilaterally distancing himself from the club amid Asturian interest.
Oviedo fans protested even before the official announcement, graffitiing “Almada, get out now” on walls, clashing with Martínez's ambitions post-promotion, which contrast with minimal squad investment. The saga began Sunday after a 4-0 thrashing by Sevilla, hastening Carrión's exit.
