Oviedo vs Deportivo La Coruna

Deportivo dominated the first half, controlling possession through the double pivot of Mario Soriano and Lorenzo Amatucci. The clearest chance fell to Aubameyang in his first start for the club: a through ball sent the Gabonese striker clean through on goal, but Oviedo goalkeeper Miguel Narváez stood his ground and saved with his body. Earlier, a Ximo Navarro cross had been destined for Aubameyang at the far post before Dani Calvo scrambled it behind for a corner.

The match was interrupted by two first-half injuries. Deportivo right-back Adrià Alti limped off in the 27th minute after a knock, replaced by Luismi Cruz. Oviedo's Ilyas Chaira followed 11 minutes later, going down clutching his right arm after a collision and making way for Jacobo González.

Neither manager made changes at half-time, and Oviedo emerged with more intent in the second period. The hosts' best moment came when Víctor Mingo unleashed a left-footed strike from distance that crashed against the crossbar — the closest either side came to breaking the deadlock all evening.

Antonio Hidalgo emptied his bench in the 63rd minute, introducing seven substitutes including Arnau Comas, Diego Villares, Riki Rodríguez, Kevin Sánchez, Samu Fernández, Zakaria Eddahchouri and Teun Gijselhart. Samu Fernández forced a sharp save from Narváez soon after, while Jonathan Asp Jensen fired high from a promising counter-attacking position.

Julián Calero made his own raft of changes in the 76th minute, with Marco Esteban, Eze, Aisar, Guille Berzal, Youness, Enzo Pérez, Álex Cardero, Pablo Agudín, Diego Menéndez and Víctor Mingo all entering the fray. The final minutes passed without incident, and the game ended 0-0.

Mingo's 58th-minute strike against the woodwork was the game's single decisive moment. Had it gone in, Oviedo would have led against a Depor side that had just made three substitutions; instead, the miss allowed Hidalgo to introduce his seven changes in the 63rd minute without chasing the scoreline, and the match settled into a rhythm of frequent stoppages and squad rotation.

• Miguel Narváez (Oviedo) — The Oviedo goalkeeper made two crucial interventions, notably denying Aubameyang in a one-on-one situation in the first half and later saving Samu Fernández's powerful drive. A clean sheet on his first home appearance of pre-season.

• Víctor Mingo (Oviedo) — Introduced in the 58th minute, he came closest to scoring with a ferocious left-footed effort that rattled the crossbar. His energy gave Oviedo a spark in the second half.

• Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (Deportivo La Coruña) — Made his first start and played 63 minutes. Had two clear sights of goal — a one-on-one saved by Narváez and a near-post run that was cut out by Calvo. Showed sharp movement but lacked match sharpness in front of goal.

• Teun Gijselhart (Deportivo La Coruña) — The Dutch midfielder came on in the 63rd minute and spoke post-match about the team's growing fitness: "Good aggressivity and rhythm for us, minutes, and little by little." He also praised Aubameyang: "He's very top, very fit, very fast. We are very happy with him."

Player of the Match: Miguel Narváez (Oviedo)

The 0-0 scoreline tells the story of a disjointed pre-season friendly shaped by 20 substitutions and two injury-enforced changes. Deportivo controlled the first half — their double pivot of Soriano and Amatucci created clean possession — but generated only two meaningful chances, both saved by Narváez. Oviedo improved after the break, with Mingo's crossbar strike representing their sole clear-cut opportunity. The 7,890 attendance (per Marca) reflected strong interest in the fixture, particularly given Aubameyang's debut. The lack of cards until the 81st minute (a single yellow for Deportivo) underlined the friendly nature of the contest.

This was the second pre-season friendly for both sides. Oviedo, who were relegated from La Liga in 2025/26 and will play in LaLiga Hypermotion this season, had previously drawn 0-0 with Al-Qadsiah. Deportivo, preparing for their return to La Liga after winning promotion, had beaten SD Compostela 4-0 in their opener. Oviedo next face SD Ponferradina in the Trofeo Vega de Anzo on Wednesday 29 July. Deportivo continue their preparations with a midweek friendly against CD Lugo before embarking on a European tour.

A goalless draw that served its purpose for both managers. Deportivo showed superior first-half structure, Oviedo grew into the game after the break, and Aubameyang's debut offered glimpses of the movement that will make him a handful once fully fit. Neither side will read much into the result — pre-season fitness and minutes were always the priority.

Attendance: 7,890 (per Marca) Referee: Germán Cid Camacho