FC Andorra Edges Deportivo 1-0 to Climb Above Relegation

**Encamp, Andorra** – FC Andorra secured a crucial 1-0 win over promotion-chasing Deportivo de La Coruña on Saturday at the Nou Estadi de la FAF, with Lautaro de León scoring in the 77th minute. The result delivered a second straight victory for Carles Manso's side, moving them provisionally to 11th place on 24 points and four points above the relegation zone before the Christmas break.

The former Celta Vigo striker claimed his fourth goal of the season through a sharp right-wing move. Carrique pushed forward to locate Minsu, who passed back for Álvaro Martín to cross low, leaving Lautaro with a simple finish past Parreño. It rewarded Andorra's second-half control amid cold weather that limited attendance to 2,620.

Repeating the Valladolid lineup, Andorra struck early with Jastin delivering for Manu Nieto and later shooting straight at Parreño. Goalkeeper Yaako saved sharply from Zakaria Eddahchouri, Deportivo's leading scorer on eight goals. A Yaako misjudgement let Luismi Cruz strike the bar, but Eddahchouri wasted the rebound at an empty net. Around the half-hour, Lautaro's header from a Carrique cross was ruled out for a foul, and Andorra's penalty claim over José Ángel's challenge on Álvaro Martín was dismissed by VAR.

Deportivo, managed by Antonio Hidalgo and second with 32 points before kickoff, replaced Gragera at the interval and later sent on Mella, Stoichkov and Bil Nsongo. They faltered after halftime despite counters, with Stoichkov missing on debut and Loureiro clipping the bar late. Andorra intensified after Minsu's applauded entry for Nieto on 55 minutes—Jastin headed wide, Lautaro drew stops—before closing with Álex Calvo, Le Normand, Marc Domènech and Uzkudun.

Referee Eder Mallo (Castilla y León) cautioned Andorra's Uzkudun (32'), Akman (59') and Gael Alonso (80'), plus Deportivo's José Ángel (33'), Gragera (64'), Stoichkov (90+1') and Soriano (90+4').

**Match facts** **FC Andorra 1-0 Deportivo de La Coruña** **Goal**: Lautaro (77’) **Attendance**: 2,620 **FC Andorra**: Yaako; Carrique, Gael Alonso, Molina, Martí Vilà; Akman (Le Normand 83’), Villahermosa, Álvaro Martín (Marc Domènech 87’); Jastin (Álex Calvo 83’), Manu Nieto (Minsu 55’), Lautaro (Uzkudun 87’). **Deportivo**: Parreño; Loureiro, Noubi, Barcia, Quagliata; Villares (Cristian Herrera 80’), José Ángel (Gragera 46’), Soriano, Luismi Cruz (Mella 74’); Yeremay (Stoichkov 74’), Eddahchouri (Bil Nsongo 65’).

This followed Minsu's stoppage-time winner at Valladolid, snapping a 10-game winless run. Pre-match, director general Jaume Nogués backed Manso through season's end, citing squad drive and Gerard Piqué's hands-on role. "We're capable of beating them... A win could put us in mid-table," Nogués noted. Manso expected winter reinforcements after assessment.

Off-field, the club ran a Mixed Ability tournament at Encamp's sports complex with FAF sides, fostering inclusion via the Genuine squad. Nogués and minister Trini Marín joined, with the Genuine featured at halftime. Genuine coach Montse Sánchez stressed self-belief: participants "have to believe in themselves." The next match is at Ceuta in early 2026.