SD Eibar earned a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Racing Santander in the Spanish Segunda Division on February 15, 2026. The win at Ipurua Municipal Stadium was essential for Eibar's aspirations near the top of the table, as they overcame a resilient Racing side that pushed them all the way. Eibar started strongly and took a two-goal lead through a quick double in the first half, showcasing their attacking potency. Racing Santander refused to capitulate and pulled a goal back early in the second half, leading to a nervy final half-hour for the hosts. The key incident was a crucial penalty save by the Eibar goalkeeper with the score at 2-1, which preserved their slender lead. The three points kept Eibar in the automatic promotion conversation, while Racing's brave performance yielded nothing for their league position. The Eibar manager focused on the importance of the win, while the Racing coach took positives from his team's second-half response.