Comillas edge CE L'Hospitalet in entertaining Copa Federación battle

Comillas delivered a strong home performance to defeat CE L'Hospitalet 3-2 in a lively Spanish Copa Federación encounter on September 10, 2026. The match produced five goals and plenty of drama as the home side held off a determined visiting team to take control of the cup tie.

From the opening exchanges, Comillas looked comfortable on the ball and pressed high up the pitch. Their early pressure paid off with a first goal that settled any early nerves, and they doubled their advantage before half-time to leave CE L'Hospitalet with a mountain to climb. However, the visitors showed their competitive pedigree after the interval, pulling a goal back quickly and troubling the home backline with improved urgency.

Second-half response keeps the tie alive

CE L'Hospitalet refused to fade and made it a one-goal contest midway through the second half. Comillas responded positively, restoring a two-goal cushion with another well-taken finish to make it 3-1. The Catalan visitors managed to add a late second but could not find an equaliser, leaving Comillas to celebrate a valuable win in front of their supporters.

The result gives Comillas momentum in the Copa Federación, a competition that continues to offer lower-league and regional sides a genuine opportunity to test themselves against opponents from elsewhere in the Spanish football pyramid. For CE L'Hospitalet, the narrow defeat is a reminder of how fine the margins are in knockout football, though their spirited recovery means the second leg remains very much within reach.