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Santi Cazorla, 40, Leads Oviedo to Liga 2 Final!

6/12/2025

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Santi Cazorla, at 40, delivered a stunning free-kick that propelled Real Oviedo into the Liga 2 promotion playoff final with a thrilling 3-2 aggregate victory over Almería. This remarkable feat not only crowned him the oldest scorer in Liga 2 playoff history but also reignited hopes of returning Oviedo to La Liga after a 24-year absence.

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Santi Cazorla, at 40, delivered a stunning free-kick that propelled Real Oviedo into the Liga 2 promotion playoff final with a thrilling 3-2 aggregate victory over Almería. This remarkable feat not only crowned him the oldest scorer in Liga 2 playoff history but also reignited hopes of returning Oviedo to La Liga after a 24-year absence.