Tenerife’s European Hopes Falter After Draw With Granada
Costa Adeje Tenerife’s European qualification hopes face mounting pressure after a 1-1 draw against Granada CF leaves their fourth-place standing vulnerable ahead of a challenging upcoming clash with league leaders FC Barcelona.
The race for European qualification in Liga F has tightened after Costa Adeje Tenerife’s 1-1 draw against Granada CF. While the result extends Tenerife’s unbeaten run to six games, it leaves their hold on fourth place looking precarious.
The match saw a frantic start. After a defensive mistake allowed Lauri to score for Granada, Yerai Martín’s side responded just four minutes later with an equalizer from Paulina Gramaglia. Despite the quick recovery, the draw feels like a missed opportunity for Tenerife, especially with Atlético de Madrid waiting to close the gap when they face Eibar this Sunday.
The second half was an end-to-end affair, though it was marred by officiating controversy. Tenerife had two penalty appeals—involving Natalia Ramos and Sandra Castelló—dismissed by the referee, denying the visitors a chance to take the lead.
This result leaves Tenerife at a difficult crossroads. Their three-point cushion over the chasing pack is slim, and their schedule is about to get much tougher. On Sunday, March 10, at 6:00 PM, they face their biggest test yet: a home match against league leaders FC Barcelona at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López.