Real Madrid legend Raul lands first job in senior club management after six years with Los Blancos’ reserves

Real Madrid legend Raul has taken his first senior managerial role after being appointed as the head coach of Spanish second-tier side Real Oviedo. The 49-year-old former striker has signed a contract through 2028 with the Segunda Division club, who are currently sitting ninth in the table following their relegation from LaLiga last season.

The appointment follows Raul's six-year tenure coaching youth and reserve teams, including Real Madrid Castilla and the Under-19 squad he guided to a UEFA Youth League title in 2020. Raul parted ways with Real Madrid in 2025, when Alvaro Arbeloa took over Castilla and Xabi Alonso reportedly secured the first-team job.