Tenerife B Playoff Hopes Falter After Late Defeat to Getafe B

Tenerife B’s defensive struggles in the final minutes cost them dearly once again during their visit to Getafe B. As reported by Deporpress, this setback complicates the reserve team's standing near the top of the table. It marks their sixth away defeat of the season, leaving them reliant on other results—specifically Coria’s match against Orihuela—to hold onto their position with only six games left in the season.

The match began with a rigid tactical approach, highlighting the difficulties Mazinho’s side faces in high-pressure moments. After a first half using three center-backs to minimize risk, the team fell behind to a long-range strike from Rubi. A tactical shift to a four-man defensive line after the break helped Tenerife B level the score through an own goal following a play by Viti. However, they couldn't hold the draw; a defensive positioning error allowed Cuéllar to score a one-on-one winner just before stoppage time, sealing a 2-1 defeat.

Beyond the impact on the standings, the trip to Madrid proved costly in other ways. Coach Mazinho was sent off, and Pau Fernández suffered a knee injury after an accidental fall, creating uncertainty for the upcoming fixtures. With four of their final six matches to be played at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López, the team must now rely on their home form to secure a spot in the promotion playoffs. To succeed, they will need to be more clinical at both ends of the pitch and eliminate the individual errors that are currently undermining their collective effort.