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Former striker Raúl makes debut as head coach
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The former Real Madrid striker, who scored 323 goals in 741 appearances for the club, takes his first senior management role at Spanish second-tier side Real Oviedo.
Raúl González Blanco, the legendary Real Madrid striker, has been appointed head coach of Real Oviedo, marking his debut in senior management. The 49-year-old Spaniard, who spent 16 seasons at Real Madrid from 1994 onwards, scored 323 goals in a club-record 741 appearances and won six La Liga titles and three Champions League trophies with the Whites.
Most recently, Raúl coached Real Madrid's reserve team between 2019 and 2025 before taking the opportunity to step into first-team management with Oviedo, who compete in Spain's second division.
Summary by MatchPal from the original report at nos.nl. Reporting and images belong to the source.
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- Raúl presented as Real Oviedo manager: 'This is an important day for us'Voetbal International
- Raúl presented: this is the Real Oviedo he wantsMundo Deportivo
- Raúl now managing Oviedo: "I see myself in the future at Oviedo"Diario AS
- Images from Raúl's first training session in charge of Real OviedoDiario AS
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- Goti's Oviedo loan takes new turn as Raúl takes chargeMundo Deportivo
- Raúl returns to management with Real Oviedo in Spanish second divisionCorriere dello Sport
- Former striker Raúl makes debut as head coachNOSThis article
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