Friendlies Clubs· Season 2026
Tenerife beat their B team 3-0 in the first pre-season friendly at Ciudad Deportiva Javier Pérez, with new signing Pecar and Chapela scoring one each and Gallego also on target.
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AI SummaryHow it unfolded
A goalless first half gave way to a dominant second-half display from the first team. The deadlock was broken in the 55th minute: Iván Chapela drove down the right flank and pulled the ball back for Martin Pecar, whose initial shot was saved by Sosa before the Slovenian swept in the rebound with his left foot.
Just seven minutes later, Tenerife doubled their lead. Baba Diacou's pressing forced a defensive error in the Tenerife B defence, and the ball fell to Enric Gallego, who made no mistake from close range in the 62nd minute.
The scoring was completed in the 86th minute when Pecar turned provider. The summer signing showed his verticality by beating a defender and squaring for Chapela, who slotted past Sosa to cap a promising individual display.
The turning point
Tenerife B came closest to opening the scoring in the 52nd minute when Manu Montero's free kick struck the woodwork. Within three minutes, the first team had punished that missed opportunity — Chapela's incisive run and Pecar's predatory finish changed the complexion of the match, and the floodgates opened.
Key performers
Martin Pecar: The Slovenian forward, one of the club's summer arrivals, announced himself with a goal and an assist. His movement between the lines and composure in the box were the standout features of his 45-minute cameo.
Iván Chapela: The former Cádiz man was a constant threat from wide areas. One assist, one goal, and the energy that caused problems for the Tenerife B defence throughout the second half.
Enric Gallego: The veteran striker showed his predatory instincts have not dulled, scoring the crucial second goal that effectively killed the game.
Baba Diacou: The winger, returning from a loan spell at Arenas de Getxo and Granada, made an immediate impact with the high press that forced the error leading to Gallego's goal.
By the numbers — interpreted
Pre-season friendlies rarely offer meaningful statistical depth, but the timing of the goals tells a clear story. A 0-0 half-time scoreline reflected a first period dominated by fitness-building rather than incision, with Cervera fielding a largely different XI in each half. The three goals all arrived in a 31-minute second-half spell (55', 62', 86'), coinciding with the introduction of Pecar, Chapela and Gallego after the break — a clear demonstration of the gulf in quality between the first team's attacking options and the B team's rearguard.
What it means
For Tenerife, who will play in LaLiga Hypermotion (Segunda División) in 2026/27, this was a routine fitness exercise against a Tenerife B side preparing for Segunda Federación. The injury to Marc Mateu — forced off before half-time — is the main concern, with the club yet to confirm the severity. The first team's next pre-season fixture is the Trofeo Ciudad de Santa Cruz against LaLiga EA Sports side Getafe CF at the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López on Wednesday 22 July (19:30 local time). Tenerife B continue their preparations under coach Leandro Cabrera 'Mazinho'.
Verdict
A straightforward pre-season workout that served its purpose: minutes in legs, no major tactical revelations, and two new signings — Pecar and Chapela — making immediate claims for starting roles. The Mateu injury is the one cloud on an otherwise routine afternoon.
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API data: 19 Jul 2026