RCD Espanyol de Barcelona secured a pivotal 1-1 draw against Real Oviedo in their La Liga clash, keeping their slim title hopes afloat. A strike from Raul de Tomas (45' +3) gave the hosts a first-half lead but the visitors countered through a penalty from Nacho Méndez (66') after a contentious VAR review. The stalemate leaves Espanyol just three points behind the top-four places, keeping the Barcelona-based side in playoff contention.