Overview

• Oviedo terminated Paunovic’s contract—running until June 30, 2026—and also dismissed his entire coaching staff, according to the club’s statement.
• The team has taken six points from eight league matches and sits 17th, making this the first managerial dismissal in LaLiga this season as reported.
• Paunovic’s final match was a 2-0 home defeat to fellow promoted side Levante, which was the club’s sixth league loss of the campaign.
• Spanish outlet Cadena SER reported the decision was communicated shortly before a training session and came as a surprise to the coach and players.
• In its announcement, Oviedo highlighted Paunovic’s role in last season’s long-awaited promotion back to the top flight after 24 years.