They say that the first time is usually unforgettable, less so for most of the clubs that debut at the Rodríguez López. The numbers are clear: only 8% of those who debut in the stadium take the victory. 77% are losers, while the remaining 15% manage to scratch a tie. UD Logroñés will try to challenge history where the last debutant who managed to win on the island was Gijuelo in March 2013 (1-2).
This Sunday the Heliodoro is visited by the Riojan complex (founded in 2009) and will be the 179th team to debut in this enclosure since the people of Tenerife stepped into the national category, back in 1953. The figures clearly favor Tenerife, which has won 144, tied 29 and lost 15 (counting First, Second, Second B, Third and King's Cup League matches).
The last to debut at the stadium was Rayo Majadahonda, on November 25, 2018 and not to contradict history, Tenerife won 2-1 thanks to the goals of José Naranjo and Suso Santana. Of course, the Madrilenians discounted in the final stretch and added emotion to the game.
The first rival that came to the Island after being promoted to the Silver Division was Lienense. It happened on September 20, 1953 and the Tenerifeans won by the minimum (1-0). In any case, the undefeated in the stadium did not take long to fall as the second guest, Malaga, took the victory (2-3) a week later.
Among the most outstanding defeats of those who came to Rodríguez López for the first time, those of Mallorca (lost 8-0), Betis (5-2), Real Sociedad (4-1) or Valencia (2-1) stand out. Real Madrid, for example, won their first game 0-3, while Barcelona also triumphed (1-3), like Atlético de Madrid (0-2).
