Sporting Gijón earned a narrow 2-1 home win against SD Huesca in a Spanish Segunda Division fixture at the El Molinón on February 9, 2026. The victory was a significant result for Sporting in their push for a top-six finish, secured with a late goal. Huesca took a surprise lead in the first half, capitalizing on a defensive mistake to score against the run of play. Sporting responded positively and were level early in the second half through a close-range finish from a goalmouth scramble. The match looked destined for a draw until the final minutes, when Sporting scored a dramatic winner from a free-kick that was flicked home at the near post. The three points sparked jubilant scenes at El Molinón, providing a major boost to the team's playoff hopes. Huesca, meanwhile, were left devastated after coming so close to a valuable away point. The Sporting manager praised his team's perseverance until the final whistle.