Huétor Tájar 3-1 UD Melilla B
Spain TD9 – 10 May 2026

Huétor Tájar produced a powerful second‑half display to overcome UD Melilla B 3‑1 at the Estadio Miguel Moranto, strengthening their grip on a top‑half finish. The home side had to come from behind but showed impressive composure.

First‑Half Struggles

UD Melilla B surprised the hosts by taking a 1‑0 lead in the 18th minute. A long ball over the top caught the Huétor defence flat, and the Melilla striker lobbed the onrushing goalkeeper. The home side equalised just before the break: a penalty was awarded for handball, and the captain calmly slotted into the bottom corner.

Second‑Half Surge

Huétor Tájar took control after the restart. The turning point came in the 55th minute when a powerful shot from 20 yards deflected off a defender and wrong‑footed the Melilla keeper. The home side added a third in the 73rd minute: a corner was headed back across goal and a forward stabbed home from close range. Melilla B pushed forward in the final stages but could not find a second.

Man of the Match

The Huétor left‑back was outstanding, providing the assist for the second goal and making several crucial tackles. His energy down the flank was key to the comeback.

Standings Context

The victory lifts Huétor Tájar to 6th place with 42 points, keeping them in the chase for a potential promotion playoff spot. UD Melilla B remain 13th on 31 points, still without an away win in their last six matches.