RismadarVoice Reporters
November 9, 2026
Spanish second-division club Real Oviedo have appointed former Real Madrid and Spain striker Raúl González as their new head coach on a contract running until June 2028.
The club confirmed the appointment on Monday, shortly after announcing the dismissal of Julián Calero, who had been in charge since June.
Raúl, 49, takes over with Oviedo occupying ninth position in Spain’s Segunda División, having collected 21 points from 13 matches following their relegation from La Liga last season.
The appointment marks his first opportunity to manage a senior professional first team, following several years working within Real Madrid’s youth development system.
Calero’s dismissal came despite Oviedo recording a 2-1 away victory over Cádiz at the weekend.
However, earlier defeats against Las Palmas and Numancia, the latter resulting in elimination from the Copa del Rey, had increased pressure on the former manager.
The club’s management subsequently decided to make a coaching change as Oviedo pursue promotion back to Spain’s top division.
Speaking in a video released by the club, Raúl outlined his coaching philosophy, emphasising respect for players’ abilities, discipline and collective commitment.
He said his approach would involve recognising individual talent while demanding maximum effort from every member of the squad.
The former Spanish international also stressed the importance of competing throughout matches and delivering performances that would make supporters proud.
Raúl began his coaching career in Real Madrid’s youth academy in 2018 before progressing through different age groups.
He later guided the club’s Under-19 side to the UEFA Youth League title in 2020 and spent six seasons managing Real Madrid Castilla, the club’s reserve team.
His tenure with Castilla ended in June 2025.
During his playing career, Raúl established himself as one of Real Madrid’s most celebrated forwards, winning six La Liga titles and three UEFA Champions League trophies.
He subsequently represented Schalke 04 in Germany, Al Sadd in Qatar and New York Cosmos in the United States before retiring in 2015.
At international level, he made 102 appearances for Spain and scored 44 goals.
Raúl is expected to make his managerial debut for Oviedo on Saturday against Girona at the Carlos Tartiere Stadium.
The appointment represents a new chapter in his coaching career as he attempts to guide the club towards promotion to La Liga.
