Espanyol secured their return to Spain’s La Liga for the 2024-25 season with a thrilling 2-0 victory over Real Oviedo in the promotion playoff final. Javi Puado scored two goals in the second half to overturn a first-leg deficit and send the Barcelona club back to the top flight after a one-year absence.
Santi Cazorla has returned to his boyhood club Real Oviedo, where he always dreamed of playing. The former Arsenal and Spain midfielder recently shared that he would play for Oviedo for free if he was allowed, reflecting his deep connection to the team. Despite a challenging start to the season, Cazorla remains committed to helping Oviedo achieve promotion to the Spanish top flight.
