Real Valladolid CF suffered a disappointing 2-1 away defeat to Mirandes in the Spanish Segunda Division on March 22, 2026. The match at Estadio Municipal de Anduva saw the home side execute a perfect game plan to overcome one of the division's stronger sides. Mirandes started brightly and were rewarded with an opening goal from a well-worked team move midway through the first half. Valladolid, boasting considerable attacking talent, pushed hard for an equalizer and finally broke through early in the second half with a clinical finish from their star forward. The game looked destined for a draw until a moment of individual brilliance from a Mirandes winger in the 85th minute, who cut inside and curled a stunning shot into the far corner to snatch all three points. The result is a significant upset in the context of the promotion race, denting Valladolid's automatic promotion hopes while providing Mirandes with vital points in their fight to move clear of the relegation zone. The Valladolid manager expressed frustration at his team's lack of concentration in the final minutes, whereas the Mirandes coach hailed it as a "perfect night." Key players for Mirandes included their commanding center-back and the match-winning winger.