Xerez Deportivo edged out La Union CF 2-1 in a Spanish Segunda División RFEF clash that kicked off at 02:00 on March 22, 2026. This hard-fought victory at home keeps Xerez Deportivo in the hunt for a promotion playoff spot in the fifth tier of Spanish football. Xerez took an early lead, capitalizing on a defensive error to go 1-0 up within the first fifteen minutes. La Union CF responded well and leveled the score before halftime with a well-worked team goal. The match winner came in the 70th minute, as Xerez's midfielder unleashed a powerful strike from outside the box that found the bottom corner. The key incident saw La Union CF's striker miss a golden opportunity to equalize in the dying minutes, sending his shot over the bar from close range. This result strengthens Xerez Deportivo's position in the upper reaches of the Segunda División RFEF Group 4 table, while La Union CF remains in a precarious position near the bottom. The home manager praised his team's character, and the visiting coach lamented his side's costly miss at the death. The starting lineups featured experienced campaigners for both sides in this pivotal regional league match.