Real Jaén CF secured an important 1-0 away victory over UD Melilla in the Spanish Segunda División RFEF on February 22, 2026. The win on the road against a continental rival was a significant boost for Jaén's promotion hopes this season. The only goal of a tight contest came in the second half, with Real Jaén capitalizing on a defensive mistake from the Melilla backline to score a simple tap-in. Melilla, playing in the autonomous city on the North African coast, dominated possession for large spells but lacked creativity in the final third against a disciplined Jaén side. The three points propelled Real Jaén up the league table, while UD Melilla's inconsistent home form continued to be a concern. The Jaén manager hailed his team's professional away performance, and the Melilla coach criticized his team's wastefulness in possession.