Racing Ferrol — Real Avilés, Friendlies Clubs

Racing Ferrol and Real Avilés played out a 1-1 draw in a Club Friendlies fixture on Wednesday evening, 13 August 2026. The match ended level at 1-1 after two goals in the opening period. Both sides were looking for rhythm ahead of the new campaign rather than making statements. V. Esquerdo opened the scoring in the ninth minute, giving Ferrol an early advantage. By then the home side had already established a pattern of moving the ball with purpose. Real Avilés had to respond and they did, though not for another half-hour. A. Santamaria equalised from the penalty spot in the forty-first minute. To be fair, Ferrol had given away too many cheap fouls in the build-up, and that recklessness caught up with them. The visitors extended their unbeaten run to three matches with this point. There were no dismissals or notable substitutions recorded in what was a relatively straightforward contest. Neither side pushed for a winner after the break, content to gauge fitness and cohesion. Cup football has its own rules, and this was simply preparation. The result leaves Ferrol with a goal difference of zero for the fixture, while Real Avilés held their nerve away from home. Recent form suggests both sides have work to do before competitive action resumes. Ferrol's last outing was a 2-2 draw with Real Madrid II, while Avilés had lost 1-2 to Racing Santander II. These friendlies matter less for what they prove than for what they reveal about shapes and partnerships. The draw is neither a triumph nor a failure for either club. It is a baseline, a starting point from which to build something sharper before the season truly begins.