Granada CF edged past Racing Santander 1-0 at the Nuevo Los Cármenes on Tuesday, February 2nd, 2026, in a tense Segunda División encounter. The match result was decided by a single, early goal, allowing Granada to secure three vital points in their push for an immediate return to La Liga. The home side scored the winner within the first ten minutes, capitalizing on a defensive error to slot home from close range. After taking the lead, Granada adopted a more conservative approach, focusing on maintaining their shape and frustrating Racing. The visitors enjoyed more of the ball but lacked creativity in the final third, with Granada's center-backs dealing comfortably with crosses into the box. Racing's best chance came from a free-kick that was tipped over the bar in the second half. The win kept Granada firmly in the automatic promotion conversation, while Racing remained in mid-table. The Granada manager expressed satisfaction with the result and the clean sheet, and the Racing coach was frustrated by his team's slow start and inability to turn possession into goals.