Real Aviles suffered a 2-1 home defeat to Merida AD in a Spanish Primera División RFEF match that kicked off on February 1, 2026. The visitors secured a crucial away victory with a decisive late goal, leaving Aviles to rue missed opportunities in a tightly contested battle. Merida AD opened the scoring midway through the first half, but Real Aviles fought back to level the match before halftime. The second half saw both teams push for a winner, with the match appearing destined for a draw until Merida AD found a breakthrough in the final ten minutes, capitalizing on a defensive error to snatch all three points. The result was a significant blow to Aviles's hopes of climbing the league table, while providing a vital boost to Merida AD's campaign in the competitive third tier of Spanish football.