CE Manresa edged CD Ebro 3-2 in a pulsating Spanish Segunda División RFEF clash on 24 October 2026, turning a tense matchday into a five-goal spectacle with a late winner at the Estadi Municipal de Manresa.

Match overview

Manresa started with intent and were rewarded for their aggressive pressing when Marc Vidal opened the scoring in the 12th minute. The home side doubled their advantage in the 28th minute through Pol Serra, whose composed finish capped a sharp passing move. Ebro, however, refused to fold and pulled one back before half-time when Alejandro Cortés found space inside the penalty area and beat the goalkeeper with a low effort.

The visitors carried that momentum into the second half and equalised in the 58th minute through Iván Lorente. With the game stretched and both benches urging their teams forward, Manresa regained control in the closing stages. Vidal struck again in the 84th minute, converting a well-worked chance to seal a dramatic 3-2 victory for the hosts.

Key moments

• 12th minute: Marc Vidal gives Manresa an early lead after a high turnover.
• 28th minute: Pol Serra finishes a flowing move to make it 2-0.
• 41st minute: Alejandro Cortés pulls one back for CD Ebro.
• 58th minute: Iván Lorente equalises for the visitors.
• 84th minute: Marc Vidal scores the decisive goal for Manresa.

Tactical story

Manresa’s 4-2-3-1 shape was built around quick pressing and aggressive movement between the lines. Their midfield duo repeatedly cut off Ebro’s central passing lanes, forcing the visitors into hurried clearances. Ebro responded with a more direct 4-4-2 approach, targeting the flanks and looking to stretch Manresa’s back line. That plan worked well during their comeback, but it also left space for Manresa to exploit late on.

The decisive tactical detail was Manresa’s ability to raise their intensity after conceding the equaliser. Rather than retreating, the hosts pushed their full-backs higher and created overloads on the right side, which eventually produced the winning goal.

Standout performers

Marc Vidal was the obvious hero with two goals, including the late winner, while Pol Serra’s energy and link-up play gave Manresa a constant outlet. Goalkeeper Oriol Casas made an important save at 2-2 to keep the score level before Vidal’s decisive strike. For Ebro, Alejandro Cortés and Iván Lorente were the brightest attacking threats, with Cortés’ first-half goal giving the visitors a route back into the contest.

What the result means

The three points give Manresa valuable momentum in the Segunda División RFEF table and strengthen their position in the mid-table race for promotion play-off contention. For Ebro, the defeat is a frustrating setback after a spirited comeback, leaving them with work to do in the coming weeks. The head-to-head result will also be remembered as one of the more entertaining five-goal fixtures of the campaign.