Eibar Women 2-3 Deportivo La Coruña Women: Visitors edge five-goal Liga F thriller

Deportivo La Coruña Women claimed a dramatic 3-2 away win over Eibar Women in the Spanish Primera División de la Liga de Fútbol Femenino on 18 October 2026. In an entertaining Liga F encounter, the visitors twice led, were pegged back, and then found a late winner to take all three points from a match that swung one way and then the other.

Match overview

Deportivo started strongly and took the lead through Millene Cabral, whose movement in the box caused Eibar problems all evening. Eibar responded well and equalised before half-time through Ane Campos, finishing off a patient attacking move. The visitors restored their advantage early in the second half when Ainhoa Marín found space and converted, but Eibar again showed resilience to level at 2-2.

With the game seemingly heading for a draw, Deportivo pushed forward in search of a winner and found it late on through Isabel Reques. Eibar had little time to respond, and Deportivo managed the closing moments professionally to secure an important away victory. The five-goal contest was a strong advert for the attacking quality in the Spanish women’s top flight.

Key moments

• 11th minute: Deportivo take the lead as Millene Cabral finishes from close range after a well-worked attack.
• 33rd minute: Eibar equalise through Ane Campos, who reacts quickest to a loose ball in the box.
• 49th minute: Ainhoa Marín restores Deportivo’s lead with a composed finish from the edge of the area.
• 68th minute: Eibar make it 2-2 through Sara Ortega, capping a spell of sustained pressure.
• 87th minute: Isabel Reques scores the winner for Deportivo, converting after a scramble in the penalty area.

Tactical story

Deportivo’s attacking play was built around quick combinations and getting runners into the box from midfield. Cabral’s movement was particularly effective, pulling Eibar’s centre-backs out of position and creating space for others. The visitors also pressed well in the final third, forcing Eibar into several hurried clearances.

Eibar, however, showed plenty of character and attacking intent of their own. Their equalisers came from sustained pressure and a willingness to commit players forward, especially down the flanks. The match became increasingly open in the second half, and Deportivo’s greater composure in the final minutes proved decisive.

Standout players

Cabral was central to Deportivo’s attacking threat, while Marín and Reques delivered crucial goals. Eibar’s Campos and Ortega both took their chances well and kept their side in the contest. In a game of fine margins, Deportivo’s ability to find one more attacking moment than their opponents was the difference.

What the result means

The win gives Deportivo La Coruña Women an important boost in the Liga F standings and underlines their capacity to win away from home in high-scoring matches. For Eibar Women, the defeat is a tough one to take after twice fighting back to level the score, but their attacking display offers encouragement for the fixtures ahead. In a league defined by fine margins, this was a reminder that late goals can decide the outcome of even the most evenly matched contests.