Real Sociedad B claimed a 2-1 home victory over Malaga in the Spanish Segunda Division on February 17, 2026. The win for the reserve side at the Instalaciones de Zubieta was an impressive one, showcasing the talent in the club's academy by defeating an experienced Malaga team. Sociedad B started brightly and took a two-goal lead into halftime with two incisive finishes. Malaga improved after the break and scored a goal to set up a tense finale, but the young hosts held firm under pressure. The key moment was a disallowed Malaga goal for a foul in the buildup, which would have leveled the score and changed the complexion of the match. The three points provided a welcome boost for Sociedad B in their fight to avoid relegation, while it was a missed opportunity for Malaga. The Sociedad B coach praised his young players' maturity, while the Malaga manager expressed frustration at his team's slow start.