Real Madrid Legend Raúl has taken over at Real Oviedo following the sacking of Julian Calero on Monday.
Calero was sacked after just 14 games when he was appointed in June following Oviedo’s relegation from La Liga.
His side won 2-1 at Cadiz on Saturday and are ninth in the table, but the Pachuca Group, the club’s majority shareholder, have opted for a change and have turned to Raúl to boost their promotion challenge.
For the 49-year-old, it will be a first managerial job at first-team level.
After a brilliant playing career developed mostly at Madrid, which saw him make a record 741 appearances in all competitions, as well as spells with Schalke, Al Sadd and New York Cosmos, he moved into training with Real Madrid Castilla, the club’s reserve team.
He twice led the team to the play-offs, but resigned in 2025 after losing the first-team job to Xabi Alonso.
He will replace Calero and make his debut on the bench this Saturday when Oviedo host Girona.
Oviedo ditch Calero
A statement from the club Monday morning confirmed Calero’s departure. It read: “Real Oviedo has taken the decision to terminate the contract of Julián Calero as coach of the first team.
“Calero, who had a contract until June 30, 2027, ceases to be a coach from this moment. Similarly, the coaching staff that accompanies him also ends his association with the club.
“Real Oviedo would like to thank Julián Calero and his coaching staff for their dedication, professionalism and work during their time at the club, wishing them the best of luck in their professional future.”