Relentless Leganés II Dominate Pozuelo Alarcón in Statement Win to Fortify Promotion Ambitions
The crisp autumn air at Instalación Deportiva Butarque set the stage for a decisive clash in Madrid’s Tercera División RFEF Group 7, but from the opening whistle, there was little in doubt. Leganés II, full of purpose and precision, blasted their way to a commanding 3-0 victory over Pozuelo Alarcón—a scoreline that not only maintains their unbeaten record but firmly stakes their claim as one of the division’s most dangerous young sides.
Lightning Strike Sets the Tone
No sooner had the match settled into its rhythm than the hosts struck with ruthless efficiency. In just the 2nd minute, Leganés II capitalized on Pozuelo’s sluggish start, pouncing on a loose ball in the final third to open the scoring. The early goal electrified the home crowd, briefly silencing Pozuelo’s modest traveling support and foreshadowing a long afternoon for the visitors.
Pozuelo Struggles to Respond
Pozuelo, having strung together two straight wins entering Sunday and buoyed by a recent surge up the table, found themselves immediately on the back foot. Their midfield, usually so assured in possession, was suffocated by Leganés II’s high press. Attempts to build from the back were repeatedly intercepted or disrupted; by the 20-minute mark, the visitors had yet to register a meaningful effort on goal.
Leganés II, meanwhile, oozed confidence. Their fullbacks bombed forward, while their attacking trio constantly rotated, dragging Pozuelo’s defensive line out of shape. But for a pair of smart interventions from the Pozuelo goalkeeper, the deficit could have grown far larger.
Killer Blow Before the Break
As halftime approached, Pozuelo briefly threatened—earning a corner in the 41st minute and testing the Leganés II keeper with a speculative drive from distance. But just as they appeared to be working their way back into the contest, disaster struck again.
On the stroke of halftime, Leganés II doubled their advantage. A sweeping move down the right saw the winger cut inside, unleashing a low shot that was parried desperately but not cleared; the rebound was bundled into the net from close range. The timing could hardly have been worse for Pozuelo, who trudged into the dressing room trailing 2-0 and facing an uphill battle.
Second Half: Control and Composure
The second period offered little respite. Though Pozuelo briefly enjoyed more possession, Leganés II rarely looked troubled, breaking up attacks with well-timed interventions and dictating the game’s tempo. The referee’s whistle was a constant presence, but the contest remained largely free of ill temper—no red cards, just mounting Pozuelo frustration.
Pozuelo’s best opportunity fell in the 73rd minute, when a cross from the left found their striker unmarked in the box, only for his header to drift harmlessly wide. That miss summed up their afternoon: fleeting half-chances, never quite enough to threaten a comeback.
The Final Flourish
With Pozuelo pushing numbers forward in a late, desperate bid to salvage pride, gaps opened at the back. In the 90th minute, Leganés II delivered the coup de grâce—a swift counterattack, capped by a composed finish inside the far post. The third goal sealed the rout and sent Butarque’s faithful into celebration, aware they had witnessed a side with genuine promotion credentials.
Context and Implications
For Leganés II, this result extends their unbeaten run to six matches (3 wins, 3 draws) and lifts them to third place in the table with 12 points from six games. Their recent form has been marked by defensive solidity—with just five goals conceded and now three clean sheets in their last four outings—and an attack clicking at just the right time.
Their ability to capitalize on big moments—scoring early, finishing halves strongly, and punishing late defensive lapses—has set them apart from many rivals. Now, perched only behind the early leaders, they stand poised for a sustained promotion push.
Pozuelo Alarcón, meanwhile, remain in 11th place with 8 points from six games—a fair reflection of a campaign marked by inconsistency. Their back-to-back wins entering the fixture had offered hope for a move up the crowded mid-table, but Sunday’s defeat exposed familiar frailties: a vulnerability under pressure, and an attack that struggles when faced with an organized, physically dominant opponent.
History and What Lies Ahead
The historical meetings between these two sides have often been tightly contested, but Leganés II’s emphatic win here shifts the recent narrative in their favor. With momentum and confidence soaring, they will look to extend their unbeaten run in the coming weeks, eager to solidify a place in the playoff conversation.
For Pozuelo, a searching week of reflection awaits. Their next match offers a chance for redemption, but improvements are urgent if they are to avoid slipping further toward the relegation zone.
As October’s title race heats up, Butarque may well remember this afternoon as the moment Leganés II announced themselves as legitimate contenders—and Pozuelo were reminded of the demands at the top of Spain’s fiercely competitive fourth tier.