Jun 13, 2024, 17:13 ET
Real Oviedo beat Eibar in the semifinals, while Espanyol did the same against Sporting Gijón
Real Oviedo and Spanish They will be the protagonists of the final of the playoff for Promotion to the First Division of Spain. This way, Oviedo, The club, owned by Mexican businessman Jesús Martínez, is very close to ascending to the top circuit of Iberian football.
Real Oviedo They reached the final after beating Eibar in the previous round by an aggregate score of 2-0. The technical director of OviedoLuis Carrión, was excited by the victory over Eibar, but asked his players and fans to calm down by pointing out that the most important games are still missing.
“I tell the players a lot that we have achieved something good, but if we don’t win the final we will be in the Second Division for another year and we don’t want that. On Sunday we have to win: it can give us access to First Division and it is something historic. The players are for the job. I don’t want this to seem like a great success, we have to win the final, that’s what we focus on because it is the most important thing of all,” he said at a press conference.
Looking ahead to the final of the playoff for promotion to the First Division of Spain, Carrión highlighted that the mental aspect is the strongest trait of his squad.
“We are mentally strong and that is the most important thing. We have proven it to ourselves. We’ve had injuries and problems and we’ve kept going. Also with the referees and we have not complained. We will continue like this in the final to do something historic,” he commented.
In 2022, Grupo Pachuca became the majority partner of the Real Oviedo. The Azulona squad is in Mexican hands with 51 percent of the shares under the power of Jesús Martínez, 20 percent to Grupo Carso and the remaining 29 to partners.
“I am happy to be here again with the enthusiasm that people have, which is what motivates me the most. It has been a very hard year and I suffer a lot every week, but the people have infected me with enthusiasm. Oviedo has done a great job. Players, coaching staff… But the most important thing is the people. They have motivated us to be where we are with the passion they show every game, both visitors and locals. It’s something that fills me with pride,” said Jesús Martínez before getting his ticket to the playoff final.
For their part, the Periquitos defeated Sporting Gijón in the Semifinals, a team that is part of the Orlegi Group, led by Mexican businessman Alejandro Irarragorri. Espanyol qualified for the First Division ticket by an aggregate score of 1-0.
When and at what time should you watch the Final of the Playoff for Promotion to the First Division of Spain?
The Promotion Playoff will be a round-trip series. The first match between Real Oviedo and Espanyol will be played on Sunday, June 16 at 10:30 a.m. in Mexico City. The second duel will be played on Sunday, June 23 at 10:30 a.m. in Mexico City.
