His competition debut on 21 September 2008 was a sour one, as the Asturians were crushed 1–6 at home against FC Barcelona and he was sent off before the hour-mark; he did contribute solidly in the club's narrow escape from relegation, appearing in 26 games and scoring in a 2–1 home win over Málaga CF on 17 May 2009.
His first match in a competitive environment on 21 September 2008 was a disappointing one, as Asturias suffered a 1–6 loss at home to FC Barcelona before he was ejected; however, he made important contributions to the club's narrow escape from relegation, participating in 26 games and scoring the winning goal in a 2–1 home victory over Málaga CF on 17 May 2009.