Nacho Vidal breaks silence as Oviedo's winless nightmare continues
Real Oviedo defender Nacho Vidal addresses the club's 14-match winless streak with candid comments ahead of crucial Girona clash in their relegation battle.
Facing the music during a proper nightmare run, Nacho Vidal has stepped up to address Real Oviedo’s dire situation as they prepare for what many consider their first proper six-pointer in the relegation scrap.
14 matches without a win
The Oviedo defender didn’t mince his words about the club’s current predicament, which has seen them go 14 matches without tasting victory. Despite this woeful run, Vidal maintains the team is showing positive signs.
“Everyone knows where we stand. It’s tough not winning for so long,” Vidal admitted, while suggesting some scorelines have been harsh on their performances.
With Girona visiting the Tartiere on Saturday, the pressure’s mounting on Oviedo to finally turn the corner in what’s shaping up to be a proper relegation dogfight.
Taking it match by match
Vidal was crystal clear about avoiding the calculator mentality:
- “The season is long and doing the maths now only hurts us”
- “We can’t settle for repeating our first-half performance”
- “Each match is a bullet to change our reality”
When asked specifically about the Girona clash, Vidal insisted every match carries equal importance now, though he acknowledged Saturday’s game is indeed a final.
No excuses about kickoff times
Interestingly, Oviedo have been handed more 14:00 kickoffs than any other Primera División side – widely considered the least favorable timeslot. But Vidal wasn’t having any of it: “What I can’t control doesn’t drain my energy. We play at 14:00 and so do our opponents. That’s it.”
Understanding the fans
The defender showed empathy toward supporters’ frustrations at the Tartiere: “I understand the nervousness and fatigue among fans. Our supporters are key and we need them to stick with us, but clearly we must deliver on the pitch.”
Vidal also expressed confidence in the new manager’s methods, describing training as tough and intense, while endorsing the tactical approach despite its risks. On January signings, he noted: “Those who’ve arrived are hungry and want to compete right away. That’s noticeable and valuable.”