CD Linares Deportivo and UD Melilla played out a goalless draw in a tightly contested Spanish Segunda División RFEF match on January 4, 2026. The 0-0 stalemate at the Estadio de Linarejos was a game of few clear-cut chances, with both defenses coming out on top. The best opportunity of the match fell to Linares in the second half, but their striker's effort was superbly saved by the Melilla goalkeeper. At the other end, Melilla threatened from set-pieces but could not find a way past a resolute home backline. The shared points did little to help either side's ambitions in the league table, with both teams needing wins to climb away from the mid-table congestion. Post-match, both managers acknowledged the defensive solidity of their teams but expressed frustration at the lack of cutting edge in the final third.