CD Tenerife vs Granada CF: Preview, Prediction, Lineups | Copa del Rey 2025/26

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CD Tenerife vs Granada CF — Match Preview

The Copa del Rey Second Round brings a fascinating “giant-killing” opportunity to the Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López as CD Tenerife host Granada CF.¹ While historically two heavyweights of Spanish football, their current realities are vastly different. Tenerife, currently competing in the Primera Federación (3rd Tier), are flying high under Álvaro Cervera, turning their home ground into a fortress. Fresh off a 1-0 win over Arenteiro, confidence is sky-high in the Canary Islands.

In contrast, Granada CF are enduring a nightmare season in La Liga 2 (Segunda División). Sitting 20th and fighting against back-to-back relegations, manager Pacheta is under immense pressure. While they secured a morale-boosting 1-0 win over Cultural Leonesa last weekend, the Copa del Rey might be seen as an unwanted distraction—or a chance to rebuild shattered confidence. With Tenerife smelling blood and Granada focused on league survival, this tie has all the ingredients of a classic cup upset.

CD Tenerife vs Granada CF — Quick Match Info

Fixture: CD Tenerife vs Granada CF
Competition: Copa del Rey (Second Round)
Venue: Estadio Heliodoro Rodríguez López, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Capacity: 22,824)
Date: Thursday, 04 December 2025
Kickoff Time: 21:00 CET / 20:00 GMT / 01:30 IST (Friday)
Referee: TBC (RFEF appointment pending)
TV Channel (Spain): Movistar+, RTVE
TV Channel (USA): ESPN+
TV Channel (India): FanCode (Stream)
Live Stream: ESPN+, FanCode

CD Tenerife vs Granada CF — Match Context (2025/26 Season)

CD Tenerife:

League: Primera Federación – Group 1 (3rd Tier).
Form: Excellent. They have won 4 of their last 5 matches, including a dominant 4-0 victory over Celta Vigo B.
Current Challenge: Proving they belong back in professional football. Beating a Segunda División side would be a massive statement for Cervera’s project.
Home Factor: The Heliodoro is intimidating. Tenerife have been ruthless at home, conceding very few goals.

Granada CF:

League: La Liga 2 (20th Place – Relegation Zone).
Form: Shaky but improving. A 1-0 win vs Cultural Leonesa snapped a poor run, but they had previously drawn with Córdoba and Racing Santander.
Current Challenge: Balancing priorities. With relegation to the 3rd tier a real threat, Pacheta may rotate heavily to protect key players like Myrto Uzuni for the league.

CD Tenerife vs Granada CF — What’s at Stake

For CD Tenerife:

Pride & Momentum: A cup run generates excitement and revenue. Knocking out a team from a higher division validates their promotion push.

For Granada CF:

Confidence vs. Distraction: A win keeps the momentum from the Leonesa victory going. A loss would deepen the crisis and pile more pressure on the manager.

CD Tenerife vs Granada CF — Team Form

CD Tenerife (Last 5 Matches):

W vs Arenteiro (1-0)
W vs Arenas Getxo (4-1)
W vs Celta Vigo B (4-0)
L vs Athletic Bilbao B (0-1)
W vs Racing Ferrol (2-0)

Granada CF (Last 5 Matches):

W vs Cultural Leonesa (1-0)
D vs Córdoba (1-1)
D vs Racing Santander (2-2)
W vs Zaragoza (3-1)¹⁰
L vs Valladolid (1-2)¹¹

CD Tenerife vs Granada CF — Team News

CD Tenerife:

Injury Blows: Key midfielder Marc Mateu is out with an ankle sprain.¹² Dani Fernández and Javi Pérez are also sidelined.
Defensive Rock: José León will marshal the defense.
Attack: Veteran striker Enric Gallego or Ángel Rodríguez will likely lead the line, bringing vital experience to this high-stakes match.

Granada CF:

Absences: Forward Mohamed Bouldini is out with an injury.
Rotation: Expect massive changes. Goalkeeper Luca Zidane or Marc Martínez should start. Star striker Myrto Uzuni and winger Lucas Boyé may be rested to keep them fresh for the relegation battle.
Opportunity: Fringe players like Reinier or Shon Weissman (if available/selected) will be desperate to impress Pacheta.

CD Tenerife vs Granada CF — Head to Head

29 Mar 2025: Tenerife 2–1 Granada (La Liga 2)
19 Oct 2024: Granada 4–0 Tenerife (La Liga 2)¹³
11 Feb 2023: Granada 2–0 Tenerife (La Liga 2)¹⁴
17 Oct 2022: Tenerife 2–0 Granada (La Liga 2)¹⁵
11 May 2019: Granada 2–1 Tenerife (La Liga 2)¹⁶
Analysis: Home advantage has been crucial in this fixture. The home team has won the last 5 meetings between these two sides.

CD Tenerife vs Granada CF — Predicted Lineups

CD Tenerife (4-4-2):

Cervera will field a strong XI to capitalize on home advantage.

GK: Dani Martín¹⁷
RB: Jérémy Mellot
CB: José León
CB: Josep Gayà
LB: Fernando Medrano
RM: Luismi Cruz
CM: Sergio González (C)
CM: Yann Bodiger
LM: Waldo Rubio
ST: Maikel Mesa
ST: Ángel Rodríguez

Granada CF (4-2-3-1):

Pacheta likely rotates to prioritize the league survival fight.

GK: Marc Martínez
RB: Ricard Sánchez
CB: Ignasi Miquel
CB: Miguel Rubio
LB: Carlos Neva (C)
CDM: Martin Hongla
CDM: Sergio Ruiz
RW: Theo Corbeanu
CAM: Gonzalo Villar
LW: Kamil Jóźwiak
ST: Shon Weissman

CD Tenerife vs Granada CF — Tactical Outlook

CD Tenerife:

Playing Style: Cervera-Ball. Disciplined, compact, and lethal on the counter. Tenerife will be happy to let Granada have the ball (Granada averages higher possession) and sting them with the pace of Luismi Cruz and Waldo.
Key Strength: Defensive Solidity. They have kept 3 clean sheets in their last 5 games. At home, they give away very few chances.

Granada CF:

Playing Style: Possession with Fragility. Granada have quality on the ball with Gonzalo Villar, but their defense has been their Achilles’ heel all season (conceding 2+ goals in 3 of their last 5 away games).
Weakness: Transition Defense. If Tenerife wins the ball back quickly, Granada’s full-backs are often caught too high up the pitch.

CD Tenerife vs Granada CF — Key Battles

Matchup	Battle Type	Edge
Luismi Cruz vs. Carlos Neva	Trickery vs. Experience: Luismi is Tenerife’s creative spark. Neva must not dive in, or Luismi will win dangerous free-kicks.	Tenerife
Sergio González vs. Gonzalo Villar	Midfield Grunt: González is a destroyer; Villar is a creator. If González stifles Villar, Granada have no link to their attack.	Tenerife
José León vs. Shon Weissman	The Box Battle: Weissman is a poacher. León needs to be alert to his movement inside the six-yard box.	Granada

CD Tenerife vs Granada CF — Match-Defining Factors

The “Heliodoro” Factor: Thursday night under the lights in Tenerife is difficult for any team. The crowd will sense Granada’s vulnerability.
Granada’s Motivation: Do they really want this? A long cup run could derail their survival bid. A lack of intensity will be punished by a hungry Tenerife side.
First Goal: If Tenerife scores first, they will lock the game down defensively. Granada struggle to break down low blocks.

CD Tenerife vs Granada CF — Prediction

Score Prediction: CD Tenerife 1–0 Granada CF

Betting Insights:

Outcome: Tenerife to Win (Value bet given form and home advantage).
Total Goals: Under 2.5 Goals (Cervera’s teams rarely play high-scoring games).
Clean Sheet: Tenerife (Granada’s rotated attack may struggle for chemistry).

Analysis: The gap between the top of the 3rd tier and the bottom of the 2nd tier is negligible. Tenerife are a club with momentum and a clear identity under Cervera. Granada are a club in crisis with bigger fish to fry (avoiding relegation). Expect a tight, tactical battle where Tenerife’s defensive organization and home support carry them to a famous victory.

CD Tenerife vs Granada CF — Final Word

This has “Upset Alert” written all over it. CD Tenerife are playing with confidence and purpose, while Granada CF look fragile and distracted. The Heliodoro Rodríguez López should witness a memorable night as the islanders look to dump their higher-division rivals out of the Copa del Rey.

CD Tenerife vs Granada CF — FAQs

When is the Tenerife vs Granada match?

The match kicks off on Thursday, 04 December 2025, at 21:00 CET (Friday 01:30 IST).

Is this a one-legged tie?

Yes, in the Copa del Rey, ties are played as a single match. If it is a draw after 90 minutes, it goes to extra time and then penalties.

Why are Tenerife playing at home?

In the early rounds of the Copa del Rey, the team from the lower division (Tenerife in Primera Federación) is automatically granted home advantage against the higher-ranked team (Granada in Segunda División).

Where can I watch the match in India?

You can stream the match live on FanCode.

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