Getafe come from behind to win Trofeo Ciudad de Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Getafe secured a dramatic late victory over Tenerife to claim the Trofeo Ciudad de Santa Cruz de Tenerife, overturning an early deficit to win 2-1. The win sees Getafe pick up another preseason triumph as the team builds toward the regular season.
Getafe stage late comeback to win Trofeo Ciudad de Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Getafe trailed for much of the match but turned the game around in the second half to lift the trophy at the Heliodoro Rodríguez López. The victory capped a test in which manager José Bordalás used the fixture to mix young prospects with first-team reinforcements. The keyword Getafe defined the match narrative as the visitors recovered from a set-piece threat to take the win.
The contest underlined Getafe’s depth as several fringe players and new arrivals were given extended minutes. A number of the starting XI came from the club’s reserve ranks, and the coaching staff used substitutions to alter the tone in the final 45 minutes. The team’s ability to convert late pressure into a winning goal will be a positive for the coaching staff ahead of the next friendly.
Víctor Moreno gives Tenerife early lead
Tenerife struck first midway through the opening half, with Víctor Moreno finishing from a wide delivery to give the hosts a deserved advantage. The goal arrived after a period of cautious probing by both sides and put Tenerife in front at a tense Heliodoro Rodríguez López. Diego Ferrer in the Getafe goal could not prevent the low, left-footed strike that nestled close to the post.
The early opener allowed Tenerife to control phases of play and forced Getafe to chase the game for long stretches. Tenerife’s front line posed intermittent problems with movement in the final third, even as the visitors sought to regain composure. The home crowd responded positively to the lead, energising the surroundings as both managers considered their next moves.
Bordalás’ changes shift momentum
José Bordalás responded by refreshing his side at the interval, introducing players who provided a clear uptick in physicality and presence. Substitutions brought Uche, Zaid Romero and Martin Satriano onto the pitch, altering the balance in Getafe’s favor. Those personnel changes allowed Getafe to win more second balls and press higher up the field.
The reconfigured lineup combined youngsters from the B team with experienced heads, and the blend paid dividends when the visitors forced a penalty early in the second half. Tactical adjustments saw Getafe focus on wide deliveries and quick transitions to exploit Tenerife’s defensive shape. The switch in personnel and approach gradually tipped possession and momentum toward the visitors.
Satriano converts from the spot to level
Getafe were awarded a penalty shortly after the break, a decision that offered a clear route back into the match. Martin Satriano stepped up and calmly converted from the spot to make it 1-1, restoring parity at a critical moment. The equaliser reshaped the dynamics of the game and gave Getafe renewed impetus to push for a decisive finish.
That penalty came after a sustained period of pressure by the visitors, who had increased intensity and tempo following the substitutions. Tenerife responded by regrouping and trying to protect spaces, but Getafe’s belief grew as the clock ticked down. The leveller set the stage for a tense closing phase where set pieces would prove decisive.
Zaid Romero heads winner from Femenía corner
In the final minute of normal time Getafe found the breakthrough, with Kiko Femenía delivering a corner that Zaid Romero headed into the net. The stoppage-time header secured a 2-1 victory for Getafe and handed the visitors the Trofeo Ciudad de Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The late winner was the product of a sustained spell of pressure and well-executed set-piece delivery.
The goal was a reward for Bordalás’ decision to introduce Romero and other substitutes who offered aerial threat and physical presence. Tenerife pushed to respond but were unable to fashion a late equaliser as Getafe defended with urgency and discipline. The scoreboard reversal underscored the visitors’ resilience and highlighted set pieces as a vital avenue to goals during preseason fixtures.
Lineups, goals and match details
Getafe started with a lineup that included six players from the B team, reflecting the club’s dual focus on development and readiness. The first XI featured Diego Ferrer in goal and newcomers such as Mady Macalou, whose signing had been announced shortly before the match. Other starters included Isma Bekhoucha, Gorka, Boselli and Ramón Terrats among a mix of academy and senior players.
Tenerife fielded a competitive lineup of their own, with Dani in goal and Víctor Moreno among the attacking choices who tested Getafe. The hosts also used a deep bench across the contest, bringing on a range of players as they sought to match the visitors physically. Match statistics underlined a balanced contest, with both sides producing meaningful chances at different stages.
The referee Manuel Ángel Pérez issued cautions during the game, showing yellow cards to Christantus Uche, Davinchi and Adrián Riquelme. The official’s decisions included the penalty that levelled the match and the call on an earlier Getafe goal that was ruled out for offside. Such interventions had an influence on momentum shifts and on the tactical decisions deployed by both coaching teams.
Getafe now head into their next scheduled friendly against Real Valladolid in Las Rozas on Saturday, using the positive result to build match fitness and tactical cohesion. The coaching staff will have fresh data on younger players who stepped up and on the effectiveness of late substitutions. Tenerife can take encouragement from their first-half showing while identifying defensive moments to improve ahead of the competitive season.
The match also offered a preview of how set-piece preparation could swing close contests during the campaign, with Getafe’s corner routines producing the decisive moment. Teams often use preseason trophies to trial combinations and sharpen reactions to game-changing situations, and this meeting provided both sides with actionable insights. For spectators, the late-turnaround finish delivered dramatic entertainment and a clear signal of competitive intent from the visitors.
The Trofeo Ciudad de Santa Cruz de Tenerife served its purpose as a high-intensity preparation match, giving minutes to prospects and confirming readiness among experienced players returning from summer. Getafe’s comeback win will be recorded as a successful step in their preseason programme, while Tenerife will review the closing stages for ways to retain leads. The two clubs leave the Heliodoro Rodríguez López with different immediate takeaways but with constructive assessments to carry into the weeks ahead.
