UD San Sebastian Reyes B won a seven-goal thriller 4-3 against Rayo Vallecano B in the Spanish Tercera División RFEF, with a late Adrián Gómez strike settling a contest that swung repeatedly from end to end.

This was far more than a routine reserve-team fixture. San Sebastian Reyes B and Rayo Vallecano B produced a breathless match full of attacking intent, defensive lapses and momentum shifts, and the home side ultimately found the decisive moment in the closing stages. The final scoreline of 4-3 tells the story of a game that never allowed either side to feel comfortable.

A fast start rewards the hosts

San Sebastian Reyes B began with purpose and were rewarded in the 12th minute when Adrián Gómez finished off a flowing move. The home side pressed high, forced Rayo Vallecano B into hurried clearances and doubled their advantage in the 28th minute through Sergio Martín, whose arrival in the penalty area capped another sharp attacking sequence.

At 2-0, the match looked in danger of slipping away from the visitors. Instead, Rayo Vallecano B responded before half-time. Iván Torres pulled one back in the 41st minute, converting a chance created by sustained possession and a well-timed run between the home side’s centre-backs. That goal changed the mood entirely and set up a second half of almost constant drama.

Second-half twists keep the outcome uncertain

Rayo Vallecano B equalised in the 54th minute when Diego Serrano latched onto a loose ball and beat the goalkeeper from close range. The visitors were now controlling territory and looked the more composed side, but San Sebastian Reyes B regained the lead in the 67th minute through Pablo Ruiz, who struck after a quick transition down the right.

Back came Rayo again. Álvaro Jiménez made it 3-3 in the 79th minute, finishing a move that exposed the home side’s tendency to leave space behind their advanced full-backs. With the game seemingly heading for a draw, San Sebastian Reyes B found one final push. In the 88th minute, Gómez collected the ball on the edge of the area, shifted it onto his stronger foot and drove a low finish into the corner to complete his brace and seal a 4-3 victory.

Tactical story: transitions beat control

Rayo Vallecano B enjoyed long spells of possession and created problems whenever they moved the ball quickly through midfield. However, their willingness to commit numbers forward left them exposed to counter-attacks, and San Sebastian Reyes B were ruthless in those moments. The home side’s compact defensive block, followed by direct running into the channels, proved the difference in a match where neither defence ever looked fully secure.

The game also underlined the value of reserve-team football as a development environment. Both sides showed attacking ambition and technical quality, but the match was decided by small details: a sharper reaction in the box, a better final pass and the composure to take the last clear chance of the afternoon.

Standout performers

• Adrián Gómez (UD San Sebastian Reyes B): Two goals, including the late winner, and a constant threat with his movement and finishing.
• Sergio Martín (UD San Sebastian Reyes B): Set the tone with the second goal and linked play intelligently between midfield and attack.
• Iván Torres (Rayo Vallecano B): His first-half goal brought the visitors back into the contest and sparked their best spell.
• Pablo Ruiz (UD San Sebastian Reyes B): Restored the lead at a crucial moment and worked tirelessly down the flank.

What the result means

The three points give San Sebastian Reyes B a valuable boost in the Spanish Tercera División RFEF standings and reward their willingness to keep attacking even after surrendering the lead twice. For Rayo Vallecano B, the defeat will be frustrating because they scored three times away from home and controlled long periods, but defensive concentration in the final minutes proved costly. In a league where every point matters, this seven-goal classic will be remembered as a lesson in game management as much as a showcase of attacking football.