Real Oviedo vs Villarreal CF

Real Oviedo and Villarreal played out a 1-1 draw at Carlos Tartiere, a contest defined by penalty controversy and VAR interventions as much as the goals themselves. Villarreal went ahead when Dani Calvo's foul on Nicolás Pépé earned the visitors a spot kick. Alejandro Escandell got down to save Dani Parejo's first attempt, but VAR ruled defensive encroachment and ordered a retake — a decision that looked contentious on replay. Pépé made no mistake second time, converting in the 13th minute. Oviedo hit back in the 69th through Ilyas Chaira, though the leveller needed its own VAR clearance for a suspected handball by Viñas before standing. The result does little for Oviedo's survival hopes — they sit six points from safety with six games remaining. For Villarreal, third in the table and chasing Champions League qualification, dropping points to the bottom side is a costly slip.