Madrid CFF delivered an impressive second-half comeback to defeat Deportivo Abanca 2-1 on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at Estadio Fernando Torres in Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain. The Matchday 9 encounter in the 2026-27 Liga F season featured three goals, outstanding goalkeeping, and a dramatic late winner that ultimately separated the two sides. Deportivo Abanca entered halftime holding a deserved advantage through Marisa García, but Madrid CFF responded immediately after the restart through Emilie Holt before substitute Mariana Silva completed the turnaround in the 82nd minute. The result lifted the hosts to a provisional third place in the league standings while ending Deportivo's pursuit of a third consecutive victory.
Both teams arrived with plenty at stake as the opening months of the domestic campaign continued to shape the league table. Madrid CFF entered the match in fifth place with 14 points, seeking to recover momentum after a difficult stretch that included a heavy defeat to Atlético de Madrid and a draw against Eibar. Deportivo Abanca, meanwhile, occupied seventh place with 11 points following consecutive victories over Eibar and Deportivo Alavés. The visitors were determined to build on those performances and establish themselves as consistent competitors in Spain's top women's division. Before kickoff, players from both clubs observed a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the tragic railway accident in Urda, Toledo.
The opening exchanges demonstrated the attacking ambition of both teams, although neither side could immediately establish control. Madrid CFF threatened through Hasnath Ubamba and Sakina Ouzraoui, whose movement and willingness to attack space presented early challenges for Deportivo's defensive unit. However, the visitors were equally dangerous when moving forward. Ainoa Gómez forced Madrid goalkeeper Paola Ulloa into an impressive diving save, while Marisa García narrowly missed another opportunity with a header. At the opposite end, Deportivo goalkeeper Antía Veiga showed composure and strong positioning, producing several important interventions to prevent the home side from opening the scoring. The competitive first half suggested that the match could be decided by small margins.
Deportivo Abanca finally broke the deadlock in the 30th minute when Marisa García converted an excellent attacking move. Olaya Rodríguez delivered a dangerous cross from the right flank, finding Marisa inside the penalty area. The forward connected first-time and directed her finish beyond Ulloa to give the visitors a 1-0 advantage. The goal rewarded Deportivo's increasingly confident attacking play and placed Madrid CFF under considerable pressure. Lucía Rivas subsequently threatened to extend the visitors' lead, but her efforts failed to produce a second goal. Madrid attempted to respond before the interval, with Ana González delivering a threatening free kick, yet Deportivo maintained their defensive organization and carried their narrow advantage into halftime.
The momentum changed almost immediately after the second half began. Madrid CFF emerged from the dressing room with renewed urgency, and Ubamba quickly demonstrated the qualities that would make her one of the match's most influential players. Driving forward with pace, she reached the byline and delivered a dangerous low cross into the penalty area. Deportivo defender Elena Vázquez attempted to intercept the delivery, but her intervention sent the ball against the post. Emilie Holt reacted quickest to the rebound and converted from close range in the 46th minute, bringing Madrid level at 1-1. The equalizer transformed the atmosphere of the contest and forced Deportivo to reconsider its approach after surrendering the advantage so early in the second period.
Despite conceding, Deportivo Abanca continued competing with determination and showed why its recent performances had generated optimism. Ainoa Gómez remained an attacking threat, while Lucía Pardo attempted to create opportunities through movement behind Madrid's defensive line. The visitors also benefited from an impressive performance by 17-year-old goalkeeper Antía Veiga, who was making her Liga F debut after participating in the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup with Spain. Veiga recorded seven saves during the encounter, repeatedly denying Madrid's attackers. Deportivo manager Alberto Rodríguez had selected an exceptionally young starting lineup, featuring only two players older than 21, highlighting the club's commitment to developing emerging talent despite the demands of top-flight competition.
As the match entered its final stages, Madrid CFF manager José Luis Sánchez Vera turned to his substitutes in search of a decisive breakthrough. Mariana Silva entered the contest in the 78th minute, bringing fresh energy to an attack that had continued testing Deportivo's defense. Just four minutes later, the Colombian forward made the defining contribution. Following another dangerous attacking sequence involving Ubamba, Sakina Ouzraoui struck an effort from outside the penalty area. Veiga managed to stop the initial shot but could not secure the rebound, allowing Mariana to collect the loose ball and finish into the net. Her 82nd-minute strike completed Madrid's comeback and gave the hosts their first lead of the afternoon.
Deportivo Abanca refused to surrender despite the late setback and pushed forward in search of an equalizer during the closing minutes. Substitute Michi Apóstol came particularly close to restoring parity with an effort inside the penalty area, but Madrid's defense and goalkeeper combined to preserve the advantage. Paola Ulloa reacted sharply to divert the danger behind for a corner, and Ana González subsequently helped clear the resulting delivery. Madrid's determination to protect its lead reflected the importance of the three points following a challenging run of league results. Ubamba's contributions throughout the match, particularly her involvement in the attacking moves that produced both goals, earned her recognition as the official Player of the Match.
The final whistle confirmed a valuable 2-1 victory for Madrid CFF, taking the club to 17 points from nine matches and temporarily moving it into third place in the Liga F standings. For Deportivo Abanca, the defeat ended a two-match winning streak and left the Galician club on 11 points, although its youthful lineup and competitive performance provided reasons for encouragement. Madrid will look to carry the confidence of this comeback into its upcoming league meeting with Barcelona on November 8, while Deportivo faces Valencia on November 9 after a Copa de la Reina fixture against CE Europa. Ultimately, the encounter highlighted the intensity and unpredictability of Spain's premier women's football competition, with Madrid CFF demonstrating resilience, attacking quality, and the ability to seize the decisive moment when victory was within reach.
