A late header from a set-piece secured a crucial 1-0 victory for Real Oviedo over Valencia CF in La Liga action at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere. The win provides a significant boost to Oviedo's survival hopes, while dealing a blow to Valencia's European aspirations in a tightly contested match. The game's decisive moment arrived in the 78th minute when a whipped-in corner was met powerfully by Oviedo's captain, whose downward header beat the Valencia keeper. Valencia dominated possession for large spells but found it difficult to break down a resolute and organized Oviedo defense, with their best chance coming from a long-range effort that rattled the crossbar in the first half. The result sees Real Oviedo climb out of the relegation zone, while Valencia remain in the mid-table pack, their hopes for a top-six finish now looking more distant. Oviedo's manager praised his team's "heart and defensive discipline," while the Valencia coach lamented his side's inability to convert their control into clear-cut chances.