Real Valladolid CF edged CD Leganés 4-3 in a breathless Spanish Segunda División contest at the Estadio José Zorrilla, turning a night of relentless attacking football into one of the season’s most memorable scorelines. The hosts led twice, were pegged back twice, and finally found an 82nd-minute winner through Kike Pérez to claim three points in a match that had almost everything.

A seven-goal thriller from start to finish

Valladolid began with clear intent, pressing high and forcing Leganés into hurried clearances. The early pressure paid off when Marcos André opened the scoring, and when Anuar doubled the advantage midway through the first half, the home side looked capable of running away with the game.

Leganés, however, refused to fold. The visitors found a route back into the contest through Diego García before Juan Cruz converted a penalty in first-half stoppage time to send the teams into the break level at 2-2. The second half maintained the same frantic tempo, with both sides committing numbers forward and leaving space at the back.

Key moments

• 12th minute: Marcos André gave Valladolid the lead, finishing calmly after a low cross from the right.
• 27th minute: Anuar made it 2-0 with a powerful strike from the edge of the area that beat the Leganés goalkeeper.
• 39th minute: Diego García pulled one back for Leganés, reacting quickest to a loose ball inside the box.
• 45+2: Juan Cruz converted from the penalty spot to level the score at 2-2 before half-time.
• 54th minute: Mamadou Sylla restored Valladolid’s lead after a quick break down the left.
• 67th minute: Miguel de la Fuente equalised again for Leganés, finishing off a well-worked move through midfield.
• 82nd minute: Kike Pérez scored the winner, arriving late in the box to turn in a cut-back and send the home crowd into celebration.
• 88th minute: Valladolid goalkeeper André Ferreira made a crucial save to deny Leganés a late equaliser.

Tactical story: pressing, space and midfield transitions

Valladolid’s high press was the defining feature of the opening half-hour. By squeezing Leganés’ first pass out of defence, the hosts created turnovers in dangerous areas and built a two-goal cushion. The risk was always going to be the space left behind, and Leganés gradually exploited it by dropping a midfielder deeper and playing more directly into the channels.

After the break, the game became a test of transition management. Both teams attacked with purpose but defended nervously, and every misplaced pass seemed to spark another counterattack. Valladolid’s ability to find an extra runner in the final third proved decisive, while Leganés will rue the chances they conceded immediately after scoring.

Standout performers

Marcos André set the tone for Valladolid with his movement and finishing, while Kike Pérez delivered the game’s defining moment with the late winner. Anuar’s energy in midfield gave the home side control during their best spells. For Leganés, Juan Cruz was central to the comeback with a composed penalty and constant creativity, and Miguel de la Fuente’s equaliser underlined his threat in the box.

What the result means

The win strengthens Real Valladolid’s position in the Spanish Segunda División standings and provides a significant boost to their promotion push. For CD Leganés, the defeat is a frustrating setback in the race for the play-off places, especially after twice fighting back to level the score. With both sides showing attacking quality and defensive vulnerability, this was a result that could shape the mood around their respective campaigns.

Match facts

• Competition: Spanish Segunda División
• Result: Real Valladolid CF 4-3 CD Leganés
• Venue: Estadio José Zorrilla
• Date: 3 November 2026