Santi Cazorla was in a different place ahead of the derby. The former footballer mingled with the fans who welcomed the Real Oviedo bus before the match against their historic rivals.
The Spaniard appears in a video posted by the club as he arrives at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere, before the match against Sporting de Gijón.
The club shared a video of the moment on its social media accounts. It was Cazorla’s first Asturian derby since he retired in July 2026.
This time, the former Oviedo player waited for the team alongside those who cheer them on from outside the stadium. Like any other fan, just as he felt when he was on the pitch.