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Real Oviedo Sacks Veljko Paunovic After Eight LaLiga Matches

The decision came minutes before training at El Requexón, surprising the squad.

Overview

  • Real Oviedo terminated Paunovic’s contract, which ran until June 30, 2026, and dismissed his entire coaching staff.
  • The coach departs after a poor start reported as two wins and six defeats in the league.
  • The move makes Paunovic the first top-flight manager dismissed this season after eight matchdays.
  • Paunovic was informed while preparing the morning session at El Requexón as players awaited instructions.
  • Local reports say the club is evaluating successors, with Luis Carrión favored and Eduardo Berizzo also in contention.