Deportivo La Coruña Women claimed a valuable 2-1 victory over CD Alavés Women in the Spanish Primera División de la Liga de Fútbol Femenino on 25 October 2026. At the Ciudad Deportiva de Abegondo, the hosts produced a determined second-half display to secure all three points in a competitive Liga F encounter.

Deportivo start on the front foot

Deportivo controlled the early exchanges and took the lead in the 18th minute when Carla Gómez finished neatly after a flowing move down the left. The home side pressed high and forced Alavés into several hurried clearances, but the visitors gradually found their footing and began to threaten on the break.

Alavés equalised in the 57th minute through Ane Etxezarreta, who reacted quickest to a loose ball in the box and fired past the goalkeeper. The goal gave the visitors renewed belief, and for a short period they looked capable of turning the game around.

Key moments

• 18’ — Carla Gómez gives Deportivo La Coruña Women the lead.
• 34’ — Alavés’ goalkeeper makes a smart save from a close-range header.
• 57’ — Ane Etxezarreta equalises for CD Alavés Women.
• 76’ — Lucía Martínez scores the winning goal for Deportivo.
• 90+2’ — Deportivo’s goalkeeper claims a late cross to secure the win.

Tactical story: home pressure tells

Deportivo La Coruña Women used an aggressive pressing system and looked to win the ball back quickly in the final third. Their midfield rotated well, creating space for the wide players to deliver crosses into the box. Alavés defended in a compact block and tried to counter through quick transitions, which worked well for long spells.

The decisive moment came in the 76th minute when Lucía Martínez arrived at the back post to convert a low cross. Deportivo managed the closing stages intelligently, keeping possession and limiting Alavés’ chances. The home side’s ability to regain control after conceding underlined their maturity in a tightly contested match.

Standout players

Carla Gómez was influential throughout, combining sharp movement with a well-taken goal. Lucía Martínez made the difference with the winner, while Deportivo’s goalkeeper produced a composed late intervention. For Alavés, Ane Etxezarreta was their brightest attacking threat and took her equalising chance with real confidence.

Season impact

The three points boost Deportivo La Coruña Women’s position in the Liga F table and provide momentum for the weeks ahead. CD Alavés Women will take encouragement from a battling away performance, but they will need to turn competitive displays into points. In a league where fine margins decide outcomes, Deportivo’s late winner could prove an important moment in their season.