Tenerife wins Pepino D'or after penalty shootout against Leganés
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 4:07 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Tenerife won the Pepino D'or on August 8, 2026, after defeating Leganés 4-3 in a penalty shootout, following a 0-0 draw in regular time. The match took place as part of the quirky trophy's tradition, highlighting its unusual design reflecting the cucumber-growing region around Leganés, whose mascot is also a cucumber. This victory marks Tenerife's first win of the Pepino D'or, while Leganés, the most successful club in its history as runner-up, sought to add another trophy to their collection.
- •Tenerife claims the Pepino D'or trophy for the first time.
- •Match ended 0-0 before Tenerife won 4-3 on penalties.
- •Leganés has the most titles in Pepino D'or history.
- •Trophy symbolizes the cucumber-growing region of Leganés.
- •Match took place on August 8, 2026.
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