Club History: Real Sporting de Gijón, S.A.D., affectionately known as Real Sporting or Sporting Gijón, is nestled in Gijón, within the Principality of Asturias. Renowned as Los Rojiblancos for their striking red and white striped jerseys, they proudly call El Molinón stadium their home, which stands as the oldest professional football ground in Spain, boasting a history dating back to at least 1908. Real Sporting holds the distinction of being one of only nine Spanish teams that have never descended below the second division. Their local adversaries are Real Oviedo, hailing from the neighboring city slightly inland.
Crest: In its early days, Real Sporting de Gijón did not bear any badge on their shirts. However, in the 1920s, the club introduced its first official badge—a traditionally shaped shield split into three sections, symbolizing the club and its city. During the Spanish Second Republic, from 1931 to 1936, the badge underwent a transformation, featuring a circular shield with the royal crown replaced by a mural crown. The club’s current badge is characterized by a triangular design adorned with red and white vertical stripes. Intertwined across these stripes are the letters ‘S’ for Sporting and ‘G’ for Gijón, both in gold. Crowned at the top, the badge pays homage to the club’s royal patronage, symbolizing its rich heritage and enduring legacy.
