The 2020-21 campaign was a season of vital consolidation for Real Oviedo as Los Azules secured a mid-table 13th-place finish in the Segunda División, extending their stay in the second tier. Leading the charge was the rugged Argentine forward Gustavo Blanco Leschuk, whose 7 goals proved decisive. Under manager José Ángel Ziganda, the team demonstrated remarkable resilience, notably recording 19 draws across the campaign, ensuring their hard-fought status in the league and marking a solid chapter in the club's modern history.