Real Madrid Women 3-2 Costa Adeje Tenerife: Late Comeback Lights Up Liga F

Real Madrid Women produced a stirring second-half comeback to beat Costa Adeje Tenerife 3-2 in the Spanish Primera División de la Liga de Fútbol Femenino on Saturday 24 October 2026. In a night kick-off at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano, the hosts recovered from a shock early setback and a second-half deficit to claim all three points with a late winner.

The result keeps Real Madrid Women firmly in the Liga F title conversation and underlines the depth of their attacking options. For Costa Adeje Tenerife, it was a painful defeat after a disciplined and ambitious performance that threatened to produce one of the results of the round.

Match overview

Costa Adeje Tenerife arrived with a clear plan: sit compact, press in short bursts and attack quickly through the channels. That approach paid off inside the opening quarter-hour when Gift Monday gave the visitors the lead, finishing calmly after a rapid transition. Real Madrid responded with sustained possession and equalised through Alba Redondo, who turned smartly inside the box and found the bottom corner.

Tenerife regained the advantage early in the second half from a set piece, a header that exposed Real Madrid’s vulnerability in the air. But the hosts raised the tempo after the hour mark, pushing their full-backs higher and flooding the box with runners. Caroline Weir levelled with a crisp strike from the edge of the area before Athenea del Castillo completed the turnaround with a composed finish late on.

Key moments

• 12th minute: Gift Monday opens the scoring for Costa Adeje Tenerife after a quick counter-attack.
• 27th minute: Alba Redondo equalises for Real Madrid Women with a low finish inside the box.
• 54th minute: Tenerife retake the lead through a powerful header from a corner.
• 78th minute: Caroline Weir drives in the equaliser from just outside the penalty area.
• 86th minute: Athenea del Castillo slots home the winner after a flowing move down the right.

Tactical story

Real Madrid controlled most of the ball, but their first-half movement was too slow to break Tenerife’s low block consistently. The visitors defended narrowly and forced the hosts into wide crosses, which were comfortably handled for long spells. The game changed when Real Madrid began attacking through the half-spaces, drawing Tenerife’s midfield out of position and creating space for late runs into the box.

Tenerife’s counter-attacking threat never disappeared, and their second goal was a reminder of how dangerous they can be from dead balls. But once Real Madrid increased the intensity of their press in the final 20 minutes, the visitors struggled to clear their lines. The winning goal came from exactly that pressure: a quick regain, a sharp pass into the channel and a clinical finish from Athenea.

Standout players

Athenea del Castillo was the decisive figure, combining direct running with a cool head for the winning goal. Caroline Weir dictated the tempo in midfield and produced the moment of quality that tilted the match back in Real Madrid’s favour. Alba Redondo’s equaliser was also crucial, giving the hosts belief after an early setback.

For Costa Adeje Tenerife, Gift Monday was a constant threat on the break and took her goal well. The visitors’ goalkeeper made several important saves to keep the score level for long periods, while their central defenders produced a brave display under heavy second-half pressure.

Liga F table impact

The three points strengthen Real Madrid Women’s position in the upper reaches of the Liga F standings and maintain their momentum in the race for European places and the title. The comeback also sends a strong message about the team’s resilience. Costa Adeje Tenerife leave with no points but plenty of encouragement from a performance that showed they can compete with the division’s biggest clubs.