Tenerife - Leganes

Enric Gallego remains the focal point for Tenerife as they prepare to host Leganes on 13 September 2026 for this LaLiga2 matchday 5 encounter. The forward will be expected to lead the line at Heliodoro Rodriguez Lopez, supported by Ivan Chapela and Nacho Gil, as the hosts look to bounce back from a recent 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad B. With Jesus Alvarez sidelined through injury, the midfield trio of Fabricio, Juanjo, and Victor Moreno must provide stability to compensate for his absence and help the team rediscover the clinical edge they displayed in their 3-1 victory over Eibar earlier in the campaign.

Leganes arrive in solid form, having conceded only once in their opening four fixtures. Alvaro Morata is expected to spearhead their attack, while goalkeeper Luca Zidane provides a steady foundation for a side that recently held Las Palmas to a goalless draw. Given their defensive resilience and a history of tight, low-scoring affairs against Tenerife, including a 0-0 stalemate in April 2024, this contest promises to be a strategic battle. Leganes will look to exploit any gaps in the home side’s structure as they aim to maintain their unbeaten start to the season.