Real Oviedo snatched a stunning 2-1 victory over Valencia at the Estadio de Mestalla on Tuesday night, overturning an early deficit with two goals in the final minutes of a gripping La Liga contest. The result marks a pivotal moment for the visitors, who had yet to win away from home this season, while Valencia’s inconsistent campaign took another sharp turn.

The night began brightly for Valencia, who needed just four minutes to assert themselves. Arnaut Danjuma pounced on a defensive lapse, slotting home to give the hosts an early lead and send the Mestalla faithful into raptures. Valencia, dominant in possession, created further openings through Hugo Duro and André Almeida, but a mix of resolute Oviedo defending and some wasteful finishing kept the score at 1-0.

Oviedo, languishing near the bottom of the table before kick-off, looked largely second-best for much of the match. The visitors struggled to break through a disciplined Valencia back line, with Mouctar Diakhaby and José Gayà repelling most advances. Still, manager Luis Carrión’s side showed resilience and patience, waiting for their moment as the clock ticked down.

The turning point arrived in the 85th minute. Luka Ilić, a persistent presence in Oviedo’s midfield, found himself in space at the top of the box and unleashed a low drive that fizzed past Julen Agirrezabala to level the match. Barely a minute later, Oviedo completed the turnaround. Veteran striker Salomón Rondón capitalized on a loose ball in the area, firing home from close range in the 86th minute to silence the stadium and hand the visitors a shock lead.

Valencia pressed desperately for an equalizer in the frantic closing stages, throwing bodies forward and winning a series of corners deep into stoppage time. However, Oviedo’s defense, marshaled by David Carmo, held firm under intense pressure. The final whistle confirmed a famous win for Oviedo, just their second of the season, and a vital boost in their battle to climb out of the relegation zone.

For Valencia, the defeat was a bitter blow, leaving them mid-table and searching for answers after another inconsistent display. The atmosphere in Mestalla at full-time was one of disbelief, the early promise of Danjuma’s opener overshadowed by a late collapse that could haunt them in the weeks to come.

Key Moments:

• 4’ – Arnaut Danjuma opens scoring for Valencia
• 85’ – Luka Ilić equalizes for Oviedo
• 86’ – Salomón Rondón nets Oviedo’s winner

Oviedo’s late heroics will feature prominently in highlight reels and recap videos, encapsulating the drama and unpredictability of this La Liga season.