NK Olimpija Ljubljana came from behind to claim a 2-1 away victory over NK Aluminij in the Slovenia 1.Liga at the Stadion Aluminij in Kidricevo on Thursday, February 5, 2026. The win allowed the title-chasing visitors to keep pressure on the league leaders after a resilient second-half performance. Aluminij took a surprise lead just before halftime, capitalizing on a defensive error. Olimpija responded strongly after the break, equalizing within ten minutes of the restart. The match winner came from the penalty spot with twenty minutes remaining after a handball was awarded following a VAR review. Aluminij pressed for a late equalizer but could not break down a disciplined Olimpija defense. The result solidified Olimpija's position near the top of the table, while Aluminij remained in a relegation battle. The Olimpija manager credited his team's "maturity and reaction," and the Aluminij coach was proud of the effort but critical of the "crucial decision that went against us."