Celebrating a Century of Oviedo Football: The Legends Match

Oviedo fans are gearing up for a nostalgic journey that promises to be filled with glory. The upcoming ‘Legends Match’ will bring together more than 120 former players who have left an indelible mark on the club’s century-long history. This illustrious gathering features renowned names such as Esteban, Abel Xavier, Jerkan, Dely Valdés, Carlos Muñoz, Michu, and Santi Cazorla—names that any supporter would eagerly sign up for to ensure the club’s continued legacy.

From immortal legends like Marianín to the heroes of the 1987-88 promotion, the golden era in La Liga, and the historic European tie against Genoa, the Tartiere Stadium will transform into a living album of cherished memories. The event will also celebrate women’s football, featuring notable players Yoli Chamorro, Carol Fernández, and Sheila González.

The day will commence in the morning with an autograph signing session at the Auditorio Príncipe Felipe. In the afternoon, Tartiere Stadium will open its doors to host a triangular match of legends, featuring games lasting 35 minutes each. The teams will bear names steeped in history: Teatinos, Buenavista, and Carlos Tartiere, representing the three stadiums that have hosted the blue club throughout its journey.

The Teatinos team will include: Esteban, Rafa, Boris, Jonhatan Vila, Armando, Mossa, Redondo, Rabarivony, Abel Xavier, Christian Fernández, Susaeta, Hector Font, Fermín, Sergio Garcia, Tomás, Iván Ania, Tito Pompei, Bango, Paco Fernandez, Gaspar, Dely Valdes, Linares, Toché, Jordi Vinyals, Pablo Maqueda, and Sheila.

The Buenavista squad will feature: Mora, Rafa Ponzo, José Luis, Urízar, Paul, Kily, Jorge Valiente, Ángel Luis, Luismi, Vili, Nacho López, Mateo Corbo, Nacho Fradejas, Jaime Álvarez, Jon Carrera, Michu, Nacho Matador, Yeray, Fran Cuétara, Sergio Villanueva, Arias, Aldeondo, Dario Aliaga, Javi, Hicks, Carlos Muñoz, and Yoli.

The Carlos Tartiere team will consist of: Heres, Aulestia, David Fernández, Dani Hedrera, Jorge Rodríguez, Mantovani, Juanma, Álvaro Cuello, Juanito, Armando Invernón, Gonzalo, Jerkan, Rivas, Curro, Xavi Moré, Nacho Méndez, Mario Prieto, Gracan, Nano, Santi Cazorla, Pascual, Jandrín, Manu Busto, Matías, Cervero, Herrera, and Carol.