Raul Gonzalez named new head coach of Real Oviedo

Real Oviedo has officially appointed 49-year-old football legend Raul Gonzalez Blanco as their new head coach. This decision follows the club's mutual agreement to terminate their contract with previous manager Julian Calero. The contract signed by the former Real Madrid striker is set to run until June 2028, marking his first senior management role outside of the Real Madrid organization.

Raul previously served as the coach for Real Madrid Castilla from 2018 to 2025, overseeing 209 matches within the club's youth and reserve system. Real Oviedo currently sits in 13th place in the Spanish second division with 21 points, trailing league leaders Almeria by 8 points. The team is looking to improve its performance following a challenging start to the season.

Raul is scheduled to make his managerial debut this coming Saturday in an upcoming home match against Girona. The club confirmed the hiring on November 9, 2026, marking a significant transition for the coach who spent his legendary playing career at Real Madrid before stints at Schalke, Al Sadd, and the New York Cosmos.