Overview
- Elche beat Real Oviedo 1-0 at Martínez Valero on September 21 to remain undefeated in the early LaLiga EA Sports campaign.
- The winner came in the 8th minute when a Valera cross deflected off goalkeeper Aarón and fell for André Da Silva to tap in.
- Live coverage described Elche’s early dominance, with Oviedo struggling to respond after conceding.
- Oviedo traveled without injured defender David Costas and suspended forward Fede Viñas, prompting lineup changes and pre-match debate over using three central defenders.
- The result keeps Elche near the top of the table, while Oviedo stay on three points in 16th place and continue to seek their first away point; Miguel Sesma refereed with VAR by Carlos Del Cerro after a pre-match tribute to Pelayo Novo.