Villarreal head into their LaLiga opener looking to shake off an inconsistent pre-season that saw just one win in five outings, including defeats to Aston Villa and Genoa, but also an impressive victory over Arsenal.

Their attack has shown flashes of quality but has lacked consistency, with two goalless draws highlighting room for improvement in the final third.

Real Oviedo’s build-up has been similarly low-scoring, with three 0-0 draws in their last five and only one win, though they did hold Villarreal to a stalemate in a recent friendly.

With both sides struggling to find a cutting edge, this clash could be a cautious, cagey affair where a single moment might decide it.