The eighth round match of the Tercera Federación will take place on Saturday, 24 October, at 16:00, and will be available to watch live on Canarias Play, the YouTube channel Deportes de Televisión Canaria, and the website rtvc.es.
CD Tenerife C and UD Las Palmas C will feature in one of the highlighted matches of the eighth round of Group XII of the Tercera Federación, taking place at the Ciudad Deportiva Javier Pérez in La Laguna. Both teams arrive at the match buoyed by their recent victories in the recovery of the first round, played this past Wednesday. Tenerife C won 2-1 against UD Villa de Santa Brígida, while Las Palmas C secured a 3-0 victory over CD Laguna.
These results allow both teams to approach the derby with confidence and the opportunity to advance further in the standings. Currently, the Tenerife C team sits in fifth place with 13 points, while Las Palmas C is seventh with 12 points. The close ranking adds an extra layer of intrigue to the match, with only a point separating the two teams and the winner potentially consolidating their position in the upper half of the table.
CD Tenerife C is enjoying a strong run of form, having achieved three consecutive victories. The team recently triumphed 4-1 over Villaverde Norte in the sixth round and won 2-4 against San Bartolomé CF away in the seventh round. These results, along with the win against Villa de Santa Brígida, have helped the blanquiazul (white and blue) side confirm their progress and reach 13 points. The team has shown significant improvement in attack in recent weeks, scoring eight goals in their last two matches prior to the recovery of the opening round. This ability to create chances and find the back of the net has become one of Tenerife C's main strengths as they aim to extend their positive momentum against one of their most significant rivals.
On the other hand, UD Las Palmas C also arrives with renewed confidence following their convincing 3-0 win against CD Laguna. This victory in the postponed first-round match has allowed the grancanario (Gran Canaria) side to climb to seventh place with 12 points. The win provides a boost for a team eager to continue their growth in the competition and move closer to the top positions. Las Palmas C had previously drawn 2-2 against CD Mensajero in the seventh round, following another draw with UD Villa de Santa Brígida at 1-1. The victory over Laguna has allowed the yellow team to break that streak of draws and approach the derby with renewed confidence. Their goal will be to maintain the solidity displayed in their last match and capitalise on opportunities against a Tenerife C side in good form.
This match promises to be an exciting encounter for both teams. Tenerife C will aim to extend their winning streak to four matches and defend their fifth position, while Las Palmas C seeks to build on their recent victory over Laguna and surpass their rivals in the standings. The narrow one-point difference makes this derby a crucial opportunity for both sides.
Derbies between the youth teams of Canary Islands football always carry a special significance, both due to the sporting rivalry and the chance to showcase the progression of young players aspiring to break into the first teams. Tenerife C and Las Palmas C represent two prominent youth development projects and approach this match with the ambition to continue their growth in the league. The Ciudad Deportiva Javier Pérez will host a clash between two teams in good form, both eager to confirm their aspirations. The blanquiazul side will look to leverage their home advantage and winning streak, while the yellow team aims to maintain the positive momentum from their last match and secure three points for Gran Canaria.
