CD Lealtad delivered a ruthless away performance in the Spanish Tercera División RFEF, beating CD Colunga 4-0 on 25 October 2026. The visitors scored twice in each half and controlled the match from the opening exchanges, turning a potentially tight Asturian contest into a comprehensive victory.

The final score tells the story of a game in which Lealtad were sharper in both boxes. Colunga struggled to build sustained possession, while Lealtad pressed high, won second balls and attacked with purpose down the channels. Pablo Menéndez led the line with a brace, and the visitors’ midfield ensured the home side rarely found rhythm.

Match overview

Lealtad started on the front foot and were rewarded after 12 minutes when Menéndez latched onto a through ball and finished calmly past the Colunga goalkeeper. The early goal changed the shape of the contest: Colunga were forced to push forward, leaving space for Lealtad’s quick transitions.

The second goal arrived from the penalty spot on 34 minutes after a handball inside the area. Diego Cifuentes stepped up and sent the goalkeeper the wrong way, giving Lealtad a deserved cushion at the break. Colunga’s best spell came early in the second half, but a combination of wayward finishing and strong goalkeeping kept the scoreline intact.

Key moments

• 12’ – Pablo Menéndez opens the scoring with a composed finish after a quick Lealtad break.
• 34’ – Diego Cifuentes converts a penalty to double the visitors’ lead before half-time.
• 58’ – Menéndez scores his second, finishing a counter-attack that exposed Colunga’s high line.
• 81’ – Álvaro Fernández completes the scoring with a low strike from the edge of the box.

Tactical story

Lealtad’s 4-2-3-1 shape worked effectively without the ball. The front four pressed Colunga’s centre-backs, forcing long passes that were comfortably dealt with by the visiting defence. When Lealtad won possession, they moved the ball quickly into the half-spaces, where Menéndez and the wide attackers caused constant problems.

Colunga’s 4-4-2 looked compact in the opening minutes but became stretched once they conceded. Their full-backs pushed higher in search of an equaliser, and Lealtad exploited those gaps with direct running. The third goal was the clearest example: a turnover in midfield, two passes and a finish from Menéndez that effectively ended any hope of a comeback.

Standout performers

Menéndez was the obvious match-winner with two goals and constant movement, but Lealtad’s central midfield also deserves credit for controlling the tempo. Cifuentes’ penalty was important, while the back four limited Colunga to very few clear chances. For Colunga, the goalkeeper made several saves to keep the score from becoming even more one-sided, but the home side lacked a focal point in attack.

What the result means

The three points strengthen Lealtad’s position in the upper half of the Tercera División RFEF standings and underline their away form. For Colunga, the defeat leaves them with work to do in the coming weeks, particularly defensively. Conceding four goals at home will concern the coaching staff, and the team must respond quickly to avoid being dragged into a relegation battle.

Lealtad’s 4-0 win is also a statement of intent in a competitive group where goal difference can matter deeply. If they maintain this level of pressing and finishing, they will be a difficult opponent for any side in the division.