 Bencomo reorganized his forces and with 5,000 men rushed to what are now the outskirts of San Cristóbal, intending to cut off the Castilians.However, before the Guanche forces could do this, Fernández de Lugo's army had already appeared before them.The Guanche center was commanded by Bencomo, the right flank by Acaymo, "mencey" of Tacoronte; and the left flank by Tinguaro.