Real Aranjuez CF 1-2 CF Trival Valderas — CF Trival Valderas claimed a 2-1 away victory over Real Aranjuez CF in the Spanish Tercera División RFEF on Saturday, September 26, 2026. In a match that kicked off at 22:00, the visitors made the most of their chances and survived a late push from the home side to take all three points.
Match Overview
Real Aranjuez CF started the game with purpose, using the width of their home pitch to stretch Trival Valderas and create early crossing opportunities. The opening goal came from that pressure, but the visitors responded with composure and gradually turned the contest in their favour.
Trival Valderas were sharper in the final third and more clinical when opportunities arrived. Their two goals came at important moments — one before half-time and one after the break — and they defended their lead with discipline as Aranjuez pushed numbers forward late on.
Key Moments
- 18’ — Real Aranjuez take the lead: Javier Núñez converted from close range after a well-worked move down the right, giving the home side a 1-0 advantage.
- 41’ — Trival Valderas equalise: Rubén de la Cruz found space at the near post and flicked home a clever finish to make it 1-1 before half-time.
- 63’ — Trival Valderas go ahead: Álvaro Ortega struck a low effort from just outside the box, beating the Aranjuez goalkeeper to put the visitors 2-1 up.
- 88’ — Late Aranjuez pressure: The home side sent a series of long balls into the box, but Trival Valderas defended bravely and cleared the danger.
Tactical Story
Real Aranjuez CF lined up with an attacking 4-3-3, looking to dominate possession and create chances through their wide players. For the first half-hour, that plan worked reasonably well. However, as the game progressed, Trival Valderas’ compact 4-4-2 mid-block made it difficult for Aranjuez to find space between the lines.
The visitors were particularly effective in transition. Both of their goals came from quick, direct moves that caught Aranjuez with too many players committed forward. Defensively, Trival Valderas dropped deeper after taking the lead, forcing Aranjuez to cross from wide areas rather than play through the middle.
Standout Players
Rubén de la Cruz was a constant threat for Trival Valderas, and his equalising goal changed the mood of the match. Álvaro Ortega delivered the decisive moment with a composed finish, while the visitors’ centre-backs produced a strong second-half display, winning headers and blocking shots.
For Real Aranjuez CF, Javier Núñez was the main positive. He took his goal well and remained involved in the attacking build-up, but the home side lacked the same cutting edge after the break.
Table Impact and What’s Next
The win lifts CF Trival Valderas in the Tercera División RFEF standings and gives them confidence ahead of a demanding run of fixtures. Real Aranjuez CF, meanwhile, are left to reflect on a game in which they created enough chances to earn at least a draw but were undone by two well-taken away goals.
Aranjuez will need to improve their game management when leading, while Trival Valderas will take encouragement from a disciplined away performance. In a league where every point matters, this 2-1 result could have a meaningful impact on the shape of the table in the coming weeks.

