On May 17, 2026, Real Madrid Castilla drew 3-3 with Arenas de Getxo in their final home game of the season at the Alfredo Di Stéfano Stadium, with Palacios scoring a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser to rescue a point for the hosts. Rachad and Pol Fortuny had earlier cancelled out Arenas’ two-goal first-half lead before Bazaga appeared to have won it for the visitors from the penalty spot.
Castilla started brightly and controlled possession from the opening whistle. Pol Fortuny and Alexis Ciria both tested Arenas goalkeeper Aragoneses within the first 15 minutes as the home side looked to impose themselves early
Despite Castilla’s strong start, Arenas took the lead with their first real attack of the match in the 19th minute. Marcos Fernández scored from inside the area to put the visitors ahead 0-1. Real Madrid Castilla responded well and nearly equalized through Fortuny, whose free-kick struck the post. However, Arenas doubled their advantage in the 42nd minute when Hidalgo produced a left-footed strike from the edge of the box to make it 0-2.
The hosts immediately fought back before the break. In the 45th minute, Rachad reacted quickest after Aragoneses saved David Jiménez’s effort, heading home the rebound to reduce the deficit to 1-2. Castilla kept pushing and found their equalizer deep into first-half stoppage time. Diego Aguado’s shot was parried by Aragoneses, and Fortuny collected the rebound before finishing with his left foot to level the match at 2-2 heading into halftime.
After the restart, Castilla continued to dominate possession and search for a winner, although clear chances were limited. The match looked destined to end level until the referee awarded Arenas a penalty after reviewing an incident involving Lamini and Bazaga. Bazaga converted from the spot in the 92nd minute to restore the visitors’ lead at 2-3.
Real Madrid Castilla refused to let their final match at the Alfredo Di Stéfano end in defeat. Three minutes later, Palacios rose highest to head home the equalizer in stoppage time, sealing a dramatic 3-3 draw and earning Castilla a valuable point heading into the final matchday of the season.