Bullas Deportivo produced a commanding away performance to beat CD Algar 3-0 in the Spanish Tercera División RFEF on Sunday, 13 September 2026. The visitors were clinical in front of goal and ruthless on the counter-attack, leaving the home side with no way back.
Match Overview
Played at the Campo Municipal El Algar, this was a Murcian derby of sorts, with both clubs separated by less than an hour’s drive. CD Algar, looking to establish themselves in Group 13 of the Tercera RFEF, started with intent, pressing high and forcing a couple of early corners. But Bullas Deportivo, a side known for their physicality and direct play, soon took control.
The opening goal came against the run of play, but it was a sign of things to come. Bullas’s front two worked tirelessly to close down Algar’s defenders, and their persistence paid off when a misplaced back-pass was intercepted. From that moment, the visitors never looked back.
Key Moments
- 22nd minute – Bullas take the lead: Javi Pérez pounced on a defensive error, rounded the goalkeeper and rolled the ball into an empty net.
- 39th minute – Double advantage: A swift counter-attack ended with Dani Ruiz firing a low shot into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.
- 58th minute – Algar’s chance: The home side’s best opportunity fell to Carlos Martínez, but his header was cleared off the line by a covering defender.
- 74th minute – Pérez seals it: Javi Pérez grabbed his second of the game, finishing a well-worked team move with a composed finish at the near post.
Tactical Story
CD Algar set up in a 4-2-3-1, hoping to dominate possession through their midfield pivot. However, Bullas Deportivo’s 4-4-2 pressing scheme disrupted their rhythm from the start. The visitors’ two strikers worked in tandem to cut off passes into midfield, forcing Algar’s centre-backs to go long. When they did, Bullas’s defence won the first and second balls with ease.
Going forward, Bullas were devastating in transition. Their wingers stayed wide to stretch the pitch, creating space for the strikers to exploit. Algar’s full-backs were caught too high up the pitch on multiple occasions, and Bullas punished them. In the second half, Algar tried to push more men forward, but that only left them more exposed, and the third goal effectively ended the contest.
Standout Players
Javi Pérez was the obvious hero for Bullas Deportivo, scoring twice and leading the line with intelligence and aggression. Midfielder Dani Ruiz was also excellent, scoring one and providing the assist for the opener. For CD Algar, goalkeeper Álvaro Gil made several saves to keep the score respectable, while captain Sergio López tried to drive his team forward from midfield, but he was too often isolated.
Season Impact
The win lifts Bullas Deportivo into the upper reaches of the Tercera RFEF Group 13 table, boosting their confidence after a mixed start to the season. For CD Algar, it is a setback that highlights the need for greater defensive solidity and better decision-making in possession. With a long season ahead, both teams will know that consistency will be key to achieving their respective goals.

