LEGANES, Spain (Interstat) — Leganes’s youth squad delivered a stunning and decisive performance on Wednesday, routing CD Azuaga 4-1 on the road in the opening round of the Copa del Rey Juvenil, a result that defied pregame projections and showcased the depth of the visiting side’s bench.

In a match defined by a second-half offensive explosion, Leganes overturned a statistical forecast that heavily favored the home side, proving far more potent than anticipated. The comprehensive victory at Estadio CD Azuaga was powered by three goals from substitutes, turning a competitive fixture into a lopsided affair and giving Leganes a perfect start to their campaign in Spain’s premier youth knockout competition.

The first half concluded without a goal, but the match’s trajectory shifted dramatically shortly after the restart. Leganes broke the deadlock in the 43rd minute, with substitute Álex Millán making an immediate impact by finding the back of the net.

The visitors doubled their lead just 12 minutes later. In the 55th minute, another substitute, Miguel, scored to extend the advantage and put Leganes firmly in control. CD Azuaga, which had been favored by Interstat’s game simulator to win 1-0 and was assigned a 58 percent probability of victory by the same service’s ELO system, struggled to mount a consistent response against a disciplined Leganes squad.

Any lingering hopes of a home comeback were extinguished in the 77th minute when substitute Roberto López added a third goal for Leganes, effectively sealing the result. CD Azuaga managed to get on the scoreboard late, with a goal from Melero in the 88th minute, but it served as only a minor consolation. Leganes quickly reasserted its dominance, as Miguel scored his second goal of the game to complete the 4-1 scoreline and cap a dominant display.

The match was not without its disciplinary moments. Leganes’s Sebastián Figueredo received the game’s only yellow card in the 31st minute. Despite the early caution, Figueredo went on to play a key creative role in the victory, registering two assists in the match.

The result provides a significant boost to Leganes at the outset of the tournament, improving their record in the Copa del Rey Juvenil to one win and zero losses. For CD Azuaga, the loss marks a disappointing start, leaving them with a record of zero wins and one loss in the competition. The records for both teams across all competitions now mirror their standing in this tournament.

The offensive output from Leganes’s substitutes proved to be the defining narrative of the contest. The trio of Álex Millán, Miguel and Roberto López, all introduced from the bench, combined for all four of the team’s goals, with Miguel netting two and Millán and López adding one apiece. Their performances underscored a decisive tactical advantage for the visiting side, whose depth ultimately overwhelmed the home team.

With the convincing victory, Leganes advances to the next round of the Copa del Rey Juvenil with momentum, while CD Azuaga is left to regroup after a defeat that contrasted sharply with pregame expectations.