Deportivo de La Coruña secured a narrow 1-0 victory over SD Eibar at the Estadio Riazor in a Spanish Segunda División match on Saturday, February 21, 2026. A single goal was enough to separate the two promotion-chasing sides in a tense and hard-fought contest at a packed Riazor. The only goal of the game came in the first half, a powerful strike from outside the box that flew into the top corner, giving the Eibar goalkeeper no chance. Eibar controlled large periods of possession in the second half as they searched for an equalizer, but they found the Depor defense in stubborn form. The home goalkeeper made a crucial save in the dying moments to preserve the lead and secure a vital three points. The win was crucial for Deportivo's hopes of returning to La Liga, moving them up the Segunda División table. The Deportivo coach praised his team's defensive discipline, while the Eibar manager rued his side's lack of finishing.