Real Madrid pulled off a dramatic comeback to beat Costa Adeje Tenerife 3‑2 at the Alfredo DiStéfano Stadium, provisionally consolidating themselves as leaders of the F League before facing Bayern Munich in the Champions League. The match, which was played on matchday 8 of the competition, was decided in the second half after a series of tactical changes and decisive goals.
The first half was marked by the forcefulness of the Tenerife team, who took a 2-0 lead thanks to a penalty from Gramaglia and a great goal from Padilla. The goals came in the 23rd and 53rd minutes, respectively, and Real Madrid were forced to go into half-time trailing by two goals. The white defense showed difficulties in containing the aerial game and the crosses of the Tenerife forward, which allowed the visitors to dominate possession and create several scoring opportunities.
At the beginning of the second half, the Madrid coach, Pau Quesada, introduced a double substitution that gave way to Beerensteyn and Silvia Cristóbal instead of Däbritz and Lakrar. Real Madrid reacted immediately when Keukelaar overwhelmed the left flank and Beerensteyn scored the first goal of the game in the 58th minute, reducing the lead to 2‑1. The pressure increased when, in the 77th minute, Felicia Schröder converted a corner kick to level the score, after an FVS review confirmed Caruso's offside fault.
The decisive moment came in the 85th minute, when Signe Bruun, taking advantage of a rebound from a shot by Linda Caicedo, scored the winning goal. The goal came after a game of pressure and a quick transition that left the Tenerife defense without time to react. With 3‑2, Real Madrid secured the three points and positioned itself as the top scorer of the day.
Referee Lorena Trujillano, who also gave Lakrar a warning, maintained control of the match despite the controversies in the first half. The final result places Real Madrid at the provisional top of the table, although the team will have to remain focused before their next meeting with Bayern Munich in the Champions League.