A legend is set to take the helm at Oviedo. The Spanish second-division team has parted ways with Julián Calero and announced the hiring of Raúl to replace him.
The 49-year-old legendary Real Madrid forward is preparing for his first coaching job outside of… “the Kingdom,” as from 2018 through 2025 he worked in the youth academy, coaching 209 matches for Real Castilla.
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After 13 matches in Spain’s second division, Oviedo sits in 13th place with 21 points, trailing league-leading Almería by 8 points. Raúl will make his debut this coming Saturday in the home game against Girona.
Oviedo’s announcement:
“Real Oviedo has reached an agreement to appoint Raúl González Blanco as the new head coach of the first team, with a contract running through June 2028.
Raúl González Blanco, 49, was born on June 27, 1977, in Madrid. He spent most of his soccer career at Real Madrid, where he established himself and became a club legend, wearing the famous white jersey for more than 15 years. After stints with Schalke, Al-Sadd, and New York Cosmos, Raúl retired from professional soccer in 2015.
As a coach, he began his career in Real Madrid’s youth academy in 2018, taking charge of the *Cadete B* and *Juvenil B* teams. In 2020, he took over the *Juvenil A* team, leading it to victory in the UEFA Youth League. Following this success, he served as coach of Real Madrid Castilla for six seasons.
Raúl González Blanco is now taking the reins of Real Oviedo’s first team. This coming Saturday, at the “Carlos Tartiere” Stadium, he will take his place on the bench for the first time as the club’s new head coach in the match against Girona.
Real Oviedo’s new head coach will not be making any statements until his official presentation.”
Comunicado oficial.
— Real Oviedo (@RealOviedo) November 9, 2026
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