Real Sporting de Gijón, often referred to as Sporting Gijón, is a Spanish football club from the city of Gijón in Asturias, currently competing in the Segunda División. The team plays its home matches at the iconic El Molinón stadium, the oldest football ground in Spain. Founded in 1905, the club's colors are red and white. Sporting Gijón has a rich history, having spent over 40 seasons in La Liga, with their heyday in the late 1970s and early 1980s when they regularly finished in the top half and challenged for European qualification. That era featured legendary players like Quini. The club is a symbol of Asturian pride and has a fierce rivalry with Real Oviedo. In the modern era, Sporting has become a fixture in the Segunda División, often coming close to promotion but falling just short. The fanbase is famously passionate and loyal, creating an intimidating atmosphere at El Molinón. Sporting Gijón remains a historic club with a strong identity, forever aiming to return to the top tier of Spanish football.