FK Budućnost Podgorica claimed a hard-fought 2-1 home victory over rivals FK Sutjeska Nikšić in a Montenegro First League derby on February 21, 2026. This result was a significant one in the title race, as Budućnost managed to overcome their traditional rivals in a tense encounter. Sutjeska took a surprise early lead, putting the home side under pressure, but Budućnost responded before halftime to level the score. The second half was a tight affair, with the winning goal arriving from a moment of individual brilliance from Budućnost's attacking midfielder, who curled a shot into the top corner. The match had its share of robust challenges, reflecting the high stakes of the fixture, but it concluded without major incident. The win allowed Budućnost to keep pace at the top of the league table, while Sutjeska missed a chance to gain ground. Both managers acknowledged the intensity of the clash in their post-match comments.