Lleida 1–2 Vilanova Geltru: Late Winner Secures Away Triumph

Vilanova Geltru twice came from behind to snatch a dramatic 2‑1 victory at Lleida in Spain TD5 on 10 May 2026. The match saw the visitors show character after falling behind to claim a vital three points on the road.

Match Report
Lleida started brightly and took a deserved lead midway through the first half. A well‑worked corner caused chaos in the Vilanova box, and the ball was bundled home from close range. The home side dominated much of the opening 45 minutes but failed to double their advantage.

After the break, Vilanova Geltru grew into the game. They equalised just before the hour mark when a speculative shot from distance took a deflection, wrong‑footing the Lleida goalkeeper. The momentum shifted, and the visitors smelled blood. The winner arrived with ten minutes to go: a quick counter‑attack ended with a composed finish across the keeper.

Tactical Notes
Lleida’s high defensive line was exploited by Vilanova’s pace on the break. The home side lacked creativity in midfield once their early energy faded, while the visitors grew more confident as the game progressed.

Impact on the Table
The defeat leaves Lleida hovering just above the relegation zone, while Vilanova Geltru leapfrog their opponents into a more comfortable mid‑table position.