Raul Appointed Real Oviedo Manager, Setting Sights on Strong Segunda División Run

Former Real Madrid striker Raul has been appointed manager of Spanish second-division side Real Oviedo, marking his first senior club management role.

The 49-year-old, who previously coached Real Madrid’s reserve side from 2019 to 2025, has signed a contract through June 2028.

Raul will replace Julian Calero, who was sacked by Oviedo on Monday, with the side currently ninth in Spain’s second division.

“My way of understanding football is based on respecting the talent in the squad while demanding unconditional effort,” Raul said in a video on Oviedo’s social media.

“The team has to fight from the first minute to the last for victory so the fans are proud of them,” he added.

Raul enjoyed an illustrious playing career, helping Real Madrid win the Champions League three times and six La Liga titles.

He scored 323 goals in 741 games for the Bernabéu side before going on to play for Germany’s Schalke, Al Sadd in Qatar, and the American club New York Cosmos.

On the international front, Raul scored 44 goals in 102 appearances for Spain.

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