Key Takeaways:
- Oviedo have parted company with head coach Veljko Paunović following a poor start to their La Liga campaign
- The Serbian manager oversaw only 22 matches since joining the club in March
- Under Paunović, Oviedo secured promotion to the Spanish top division after a 24-year absence
Managerial Change Amid Disappointing Start
Spanish top-flight club Oviedo has officially dismissed head coach Veljko Paunović and his entire staff, citing unsatisfactory results in their current La Liga season. After only eight matches, the team from Asturias has accumulated the most defeats among all clubs and sits a single point clear of the bottom position in the league table.
Gracias, Pauno 💙
Has sido parte fundamental de un sueño hecho realidad: el regreso a Primera División. ¡Suerte en tus próximos retos! 🫂#RealOviedo 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/pqbDdH7pCV
— Real Oviedo (@RealOviedo) October 9, 2025
Short Tenure Ends After Notable Achievement
Paunović, who assumed managerial duties in March, guided Oviedo to a long-awaited promotion to La Liga, thus ending the club’s 24-year exile from Spain’s top division. His reign, however, lasted just 22 fixtures, as the club opted for a change owing to their challenging start in the new campaign.
| Manager | Time in Charge | Matches Overseen | Key Achievement | Reason for Dismissal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veljko Paunović | Since March | 22 | Promotion to La Liga after 24 years | Poor results in opening eight rounds |
Official Club Statement
“Real Oviedo expresses its gratitude to Veljko Paunović and his coaching staff for their professionalism, dedication, and commitment. Under his leadership, Real Oviedo achieved its long-awaited promotion to La Liga – a historic success that will forever remain in the memory of the fans. The club wishes him much success in his future endeavors,” said the club in a statement quoted by BTA.
