Fede vinas

Marcelino Garca Toral: La Liga closes its midweek round of matches on Thursday with three games that are vital for the struggle to avoid relegation. Bottom side Oviedo hosts third-placed Villarreal, whose coach Marcelino Garca Toral is yet to extend his contract despite an excellent season in La Liga.

Oviedo's survival hopes remain intact after consecutive wins against Sevilla and Celta Vigo, but the club is still six points from safety with just seven games to play, and is reaching the point where any slip-up could be fatal.

Fede Vinas will lead the Oviedo attack, but the home side needs to be wary of Villarreal's threat on the break, reports Xinhua.