Deportivo La Coruña claimed a hard-fought 2-1 home victory over Albacete Balompié in a Spanish Segunda Division match at the Riazor on February 8, 2026. The win was a crucial one for Depor, keeping their promotion ambitions firmly on track in a competitive league. The home side took an early lead through a penalty, calmly dispatched by their captain. Albacete responded well and equalized before halftime with a well-taken goal from a counter-attack. The second half was a tense affair, with Deportivo finally finding a breakthrough in the 75th minute, a powerful header from a corner that proved to be the winner. Albacete pushed for a second equalizer but found Depor's defense in determined mood, securing three valuable points for the Galician side. The victory moved Deportivo into the playoff places, a key step in their quest to return to La Liga. The manager highlighted the team's spirit and set-piece threat as decisive factors.