League-position context
Sporting Gijon rank7th
Deportivo La Coruna rank13th
Sporting Gijon points54
Deportivo La Coruna points49
Sporting Gijon: #7 · 54 pts · GD +6
9 pts off the top 2. 1 pts above the play-off edge. 25 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Deportivo La Coruna: #13 · 49 pts · GD -13
14 pts off the top 2. 4 pts off the play-off line. 20 pts clear of the relegation zone.
5-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.