Oviedo is currently 17th in the LaLiga table, a position that has led to the departure of Paunovic. The team has not played in LaLiga for 24 years, a fact that highlights the significance of their return to the top division.

Carrion, a former coach of Real Oviedo, returns to the club for a second stint in charge. He also has experience leading Las Palmas in the Primera division last season.