Atlético de Madrid Takes Narrow Lead Over Costa Adeje Tenerife in Copa de la Reina Semifinal
Costa Adeje Tenerife Egatesa trails Atlético de Madrid 1-0 following the first leg of the Copa de la Reina semifinal, setting up a decisive return match at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López next Tuesday.
The Copa de la Reina semifinal remains wide open after Wednesday’s first leg at the Alcalá de Henares Sports Center. Costa Adeje Tenerife Egatesa returns home with a narrow 1-0 deficit against Atlético de Madrid, meaning the spot in the final will be decided at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López next Tuesday at 7:00 p.m.
Yerai Martín’s side employed a disciplined, tactical approach in Madrid. They successfully neutralized the hosts for over an hour, but a defensive lapse during a transition allowed Gio to score the match’s only goal. Despite the loss, the Tenerife squad remains optimistic; their strong defensive performance against one of the country’s top teams suggests they are well-positioned to fight for a comeback on home soil.
Recent history also offers encouragement. Earlier this season, Costa Adeje defeated Atlético de Madrid 2-1 at the Heliodoro, with goals from Elba Vergés and Bicho. That victory helped spark a positive run of form at home, and the team will look to use that momentum to turn the tie around.
Before the return leg, however, the team must focus on domestic league play. They host bottom-placed Levante at the Heliodoro this Saturday at 12:00 p.m. Midfielder Sandra Castelló emphasized the importance of this match, noting the need for the team to recover physically after their cup efforts. She also called on the fans to provide their support, stressing that the home crowd is vital as the team pushes for three important points in this decisive part of the season.