CD Listán Santa Úrsula Secures Promotion, Signaling Football Revival in Northern Tenerife

CD Listán Santa Úrsula’s recent promotion to the Primera Regional marks a significant turning point for football in northern Tenerife. This achievement is more than just a step up in league standing; it provides a sense of stability following the crisis last summer, when the historic CD Santa Úrsula was absorbed by Real Unión de Tenerife, leaving the town without its main club and facing deep uncertainty.

The promotion was confirmed after the team reached 56 points, bolstered by a 3-0 administrative victory following UD Alajeró’s failure to show up for their April 2nd match. This concludes an unusual season for the club, which was formed late and under a different name, tasked with rebuilding the identity lost when the previous team—which once competed in the Tercera División—disappeared.

The success of the project, led by coach Josué Pérez, is rooted in a management style that prioritizes long-term stability over quick fixes. While many teams in the Segunda Regional struggle with inconsistent player availability, Listán has maintained a semi-professional approach, consistently seeing 18 to 20 players at training. The squad’s commitment has been so strong that many players reportedly turned down offers from higher-level clubs to stay together.

However, the club’s full recovery is happening at two different speeds. While the team’s immediate sporting goal is to reach 40 points to secure their place in the Primera Regional, rebuilding their connection with the community is a more gradual process. The Argelio Tabares stadium, once a bustling venue, is still working to win back its fan base. While the core group of loyal supporters and families remains, the club hopes that this promotion will help reignite the atmosphere of the past and firmly put the team back on the island's football map.