LIVESTREAM Spain: Osos Rivas @ Gijon Mariners, Feb. 14, 16:00 CET (4 pm, 10 am ET)

The Osos Rivas (2-1) travel to face the struggling Gijon Mariners (0-2) in a Liga Nacional de Fútbol Americano Western Conference matchup, with the visitors looking to bounce back from their first loss while the Mariners search for their initial victory of the season.

Mariners seek defensive improvements
Gijon has struggled defensively, surrendering 48 points to the defending champion Las Rozas Black Demons and 41 to the Zaragoza Hurricanes in their first two contests. Their offense showed flashes when American quarterback Justin Agner connected with Yasser Iraola for a touchdown, but they’ll need more consistent production to compete with a talented Osos squad.

Battled-tested Osos aim to rebound
Despite their 28-21 loss to Las Rozas in their most recent outing, Osos Rivas proved they can compete with Spain’s best, taking the champions down to the final play. Quarterback Anthony Arnou has shown playmaking ability, connecting with receivers Rubén Quintana and Kyle Jenkins while maintaining a balanced attack with rushers like Daniel López.

Playoff implications in the West
Sitting at 2-1, Osos Rivas remains in strong position for postseason contention but cannot afford a slip-up against the conference’s bottom team. For Gijon, this represents an opportunity to show growth against quality opposition and build momentum for the second half of their season.