Real Jaen CF 1-2 Alaves B | Spanish Segunda División RFEF | 11 May 2026

Alaves B claimed a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Real Jaen CF at the Estadio de La Victoria, extending their solid run in Group 4 of the Segunda División RFEF. The visitors' resilience proved decisive in a match where both sides had periods of control.

Early Blow for Jaen

The home side started brightly, pressing high and forcing a mistake from the Alaves B defense in the 12th minute. However, it was the visitors who struck first against the run of play. A long ball over the top caught the Jaen backline flat, and striker Carlos Ruiz calmly slotted past the goalkeeper in the 18th minute. Jaen's reaction was immediate, with winger Adrián López testing the Alaves B keeper from distance, but the score remained 1-0 at halftime.

Second-Half Swings

Real Jaen came out with renewed determination after the break. Their pressure paid off in the 55th minute when a scrappy corner was bundled over the line by centre-back Juan Carlos Moyano to level the score. The stadium erupted, and Jaen had momentum. But Alaves B showed composure, and in the 73rd minute, a quick free-kick caught Jaen off guard. Substitute Ander González raced onto a through ball and smashed a clinical finish into the roof of the net to restore the lead.

Tactical Battle

• Real Jaen controlled possession (58%) but lacked incision in the final third, often resorting to crosses that the Alaves B defense dealt with comfortably.
• Alaves B defended deep and exploited space on the break, a tactic that yielded the two goals. Their discipline off the ball was key.
• The home side's midfield tired in the last 20 minutes, allowing Alaves B to see out the game with minimal fuss.

Key Players

Carlos Ruiz (Alaves B) led the line effectively and scored the crucial opener. Ander González made an immediate impact off the bench. For Real Jaen, Adrián López was the most dangerous attacker, but he lacked support. Goalkeeper Manuel Hernández made several saves but could do little about the two goals.

Impact on the Standings

The victory sees Alaves B consolidate fifth place in the Segunda División RFEF Group 4, now just three points adrift of the playoff positions. Real Jaen, a club with historic ambitions of returning to professional football, drop to ninth place – seven points from the promotion zone and now looking over their shoulder at the relegation battle below.

With only five matches left in the regular season, every point is precious. Alaves B will aim to continue their climb, while Real Jaen faces a must-win game next week to keep their playoff hopes alive.