LIVESTREAM Spain: Osos Rivas @ Gijon Mariners, Dec. 12, 16:00 CET (10:00 ET)

AFI | American Football | 12/12/2020

Graphic: Igor Lazarevic

The Gijón Mariners will play host to Madrid’s Osos Rivas Saturday, December 12 as the Spanish League of American Football kicks off the 2020/2021 season.

These two teams played each other once in the spring with Osos Rivas prevailing, 46-20.

Gijon finished the COVID-19 shortened season winless with an 0-5 record while Osos Rivas were 3-2 with both losses against the Badalona Dracs in tight games.

Osos Rivas @ Gijon Mariners, Dec. 12, 16:00 CET (10:00 ET)

The Mariners head into this season, like the last, without an import on the squad. Under head coach Daniel Castañón, and with QB Marcos Martínez and running backs Javier Castañón and Miguel Quince the team will battle to improve on their winless 0-5 record.

Osos Rivas enter the new season with a new head coach as Ricardo Martín has taken over from Jesús Sánchez. Martin has a number of well-known players returning including WR Álvaro Guitián as well as Mexicans Johnny Escobar (defensive line) and Jorge Juárez (defensive back). Apparently, another key signing is also imminent.

Watch the game live here. Osos Rivas @ Gijon Mariners, Dec. 12, 16:00 CET (10:00 ET)