Oviedo comeback sinks Valencia 2-1 after weather postponement

Real Oviedo came from behind to beat Valencia 2-1 at Mestalla on Tuesday after the fixture was postponed a day earlier because of a red weather alert for heavy rain and flood risk in the Valencia region. Arnaut Danjuma put the hosts ahead in the fourth minute with a volley, but Oviedo turned the game on its head late on when Luka Ilic scored in the 85th minute and Salomón Rondón followed one minute later to secure the victory.

La Liga postponed the match on Monday after regional authorities issued warnings of heavy rain and potential flooding, saying the decision was taken to protect the safety of fans and participants. The league confirmed the game would be played the following day if conditions improved and safety could be guaranteed, with kickoff moved to 20:00 CEST. Officials made the postponement public about five hours before the scheduled start, after continuing adverse forecasts for the area.

On the field, Valencia dominated large spells of the match but were unable to hold their early lead. Danjuma's low volley from inside the area gave the hosts an early advantage, yet Oviedo steadily grew into the contest and produced a dramatic late turnaround. Ilic's equalizer was...