Real Madrid Home Form Tests Costa Adeje Away Record in Liga F
Real Madrid's formidable home record faces a significant test against Costa Adeje's impressive away form in a pivotal Liga F clash at the Alfredo Di Stéfano stadium.
The upcoming Liga F match between Real Madrid and Costa Adeje at the Alfredo Di Stéfano stadium is a big one. It will see Real Madrid's strong home form tested against Costa Adeje's impressive away record. Kicking off at 11:00 AM and broadcast on DAZN, this isn't just another game; it's a significant challenge for both teams.
Costa Adeje, the team from the Canary Islands, has been excellent on the road this season, earning 21 of their 36 points away from home. They've won six and drawn three away games in Liga F, losing only once – a 2-0 defeat to league leaders Barcelona. Their strong away form also extends to the Copa de la Reina, where they remain unbeaten in two matches. Real Madrid, on the other hand, has an almost perfect home record. They've won nine of their ten Liga F home games, with their only loss being a 1-0 defeat to Athletic on January 13. At home, they've scored 27 goals and let in just two.
This game is an important warm-up for Costa Adeje, who will then have a two-week international break before playing the first leg of their Copa de la Reina semi-final against Atlético de Madrid. For the 'white and blues', the goal is to secure a third win in a row. They haven't managed this all season, with their best run being two consecutive victories, which they achieved in November and again in their last two games. They have a good memory of playing at Valdebebas (where the Alfredo Di Stéfano stadium is located), having won 1-0 there on March 18, 2023, thanks to a goal from María José Pérez.
The challenge from Real Madrid is huge. They recently beat Paris FC 2-0 in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie. Real Madrid's squad features top players like internationals Misa Rodríguez, María Méndez, Athenea del Castillo, and Eva Navarro. They also have prolific goal-scorer Caroline Weir, Linda Caicedo, and World Cup winner Alba Redondo.
According to Costa Adeje coach Yerai Martín, the key for his team will be to keep a clean sheet. Both teams are strong defensively, having conceded just 14 goals in 20 league games – the second-best record in the division, only beaten by Barcelona. Real Madrid coach Pau Quesada expects an "interesting, even, and very beautiful" match. Quesada, who is from Valencia, stressed the importance of stopping Costa Adeje's "quick transitions, direct play into the final third, and ability to win second balls" if his team wants to win before the upcoming break.
Yerai Martín will be hoping for a repeat of a previous visit to the Alfredo Di Stéfano, where he led his former team, Eibar, to a 1-0 victory. Costa Adeje has no new injury concerns, though Pisco, Aithiara Carballo, and Carlota Suárez remain sidelined. The referee for the match will be María Eugenia Gil from Extremadura, who also has experience officiating in the men's Primera RFEF league.