The 2017-18 campaign saw Real Oviedo, under the guidance of head coach Juan Antonio Anquela, mount a genuine and hard-fought challenge for the promotion play-offs, ultimately finishing a competitive 7th in the Segunda División, just one place outside the coveted top six. Leading the charge for Los Azules was the veteran striker Miguel Linares, whose 10 crucial goals anchored the attack throughout the year. It was a season defined by immense fan passion, evidenced by the electric atmosphere at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere, especially during the high-stakes Asturian derby, cementing the campaign as a memorable chapter of renewed ambition and a fierce fight to return to the top flight.