CD Autol 2–1 CD Berceo | Spanish Tercera División RFEF – Group 16 | 10 May 2026

CD Autol secured a vital 2–1 home victory over CD Berceo at the Estadio La Manzanera, lifting themselves out of the relegation zone in the closing stages of the season. The win was secured by a dramatic late penalty, sending the home fans into raptures.

Match Summary

Autol started aggressively and took the lead in the 14th minute through striker Álvaro Sáenz, who turned home a cross from the left wing. Berceo responded well and equalised just before half-time: a defensive mix-up allowed forward David García to nip in and poke the ball past the goalkeeper. The second half saw both sides create half-chances, but the game seemed destined for a draw until the 88th minute. A Berceo defender handled the ball in the box under pressure from a corner, and referee Carlos Martínez pointed to the spot. Autol captain Jorge Pascual stepped up and slotted the penalty into the bottom corner, sparking wild celebrations.

Key Moments

• 14’ – Sáenz opener: A well-worked move down the left ended with a low cross that Sáenz tucked home first time.
• 42’ – Berceo equaliser: García capitalised on a miscommunication between the Autol centre-back and goalkeeper.
• 88’ – Winning penalty: Pascual kept his nerve to convert the decisive spot-kick after a clear handball.

League Context (Tercera División RFEF)

The Tercera División RFEF (Group 16) is a Spanish fifth-tier league featuring teams from La Rioja and Navarre. CD Autol’s win moved them to 15th place, one point clear of the relegation play-off spots with three matches remaining. CD Berceo remained 12th, safe from immediate danger but with their faint promotion hopes now extinguished. The victory was a huge boost for Autol’s survival campaign, with their next fixture against bottom side CD Varea seen as pivotal.