Real Madrid's Raúl prepares to take charge of Oviedo in Segunda

The night Real Madrid edged Vasco 2‑1 in the 1998 Mundial de Clubes final still echoes in the Santiago Bernabéu, where Raúl González struck the decisive goal. Now, the 49‑year‑old former striker, the club’s third‑highest scorer and enduring idol, is set to make his professional coaching debut as head coach of Real Oviedo.

After years guiding Real Madrid’s youth teams, he was chosen to replace Julián Calero, who was dismissed by Oviedo’s board on Monday. Calero had been contracted until mid‑2027, but the club cited a porous defence as the main reason for his exit.

Real Oviedo appoints Spanish legend Raúl González as assistant coach

Oviedo were relegated to the Segunda División at the end of last season. They sit 10th in Spain’s Segunda División, with the hierarchy demanding an immediate return to LaLiga. Raúl stepped down from his role at Real Madrid Castilla in 2025 to take the Oviedo job.