Oviedo coach: Red card penalty kills the game and we will restore combat effectiveness when facing Real Madrid

August 18th, Real Oviedo lost to Villarreal 0-2 away. After the game, Real Oviedo coach Banovic commented on the game.

Bonovic said midfielder Alberto Reina was sent off in the first half to "suffer" the team and the game. In addition, the Serbian coach also regrets Long Dong's missed a penalty, saying it is a key opportunity to get rid of Huang Qian's siege.

Bonovic said: "This is an accident. For us, the season has just begun now. We will recover and morale has improved. We have nine days to prepare for the game against Real Madrid, and we will regain our combat effectiveness."

Bonovic criticized the red card penalty for being too harsh and said that the rules should be reviewed for the benefit of football. Despite the disadvantage in the number and the score was behind, Baonovic stressed that the team did not suffer much in the second half due to tactical adjustments and substitutions.

"This game is a learning process for us. We must win respect because in the top league, no one will think of us as a terrible opponent. We must have confidence and earn respect."

Finally, Baonovic said he was satisfied with the performance of all players, especially when facing a "Champions League level opponent."