Match report

Sporting Gijon Defeats Granada CF 1-0 in Segunda División Clash

Sporting Gijon
Sporting Gijon
1–0
FT
Granada CF
Granada CF
Dec 13, 2025

In a tightly contested encounter at the Estadio José Zorrilla, Sporting Gijon emerged victorious against Granada CF by a score of 1–0 in the Segunda División. The game was marked by several tactical substitutions and critical decisions that swayed momentum towards the home side. C. Gelabert Pina's late goal sealed the deal for Sporting Gijon, who held off a determined Granada CF push to secure all three points.

Key Facts

  • • Sporting Gijon defeated Granada CF 1–0 in Segunda División
  • • Goal by C. Gelabert Pina at the 89th minute secured victory for Sporting Gijon
  • • Jesús Bernal received a red card after a VAR upgrade following an incident at the 49th minute
  • • Sergio Ruiz and Baïla Diallo both received yellow cards for Granada CF, indicating frustration among visitors

Lineups

Sporting Gijon

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 R. Yanez (G)
  • 2 G. Rosas (D)
  • 23 E. Curbelo (D)
  • 15 P. Vazquez (D)
  • 5 D. Sanchez (D)
  • 8 J. Bernal (M)
  • 6 Nacho Martin (M)
  • 10 C. Gelabert Pina (M)
  • 14 A. Corredera (M)
  • 7 G. Campos (M)
  • 19 J. Otero (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 C. Joel
  • 9 J. Caicedo
  • 11 D. Queipo
  • 16 O. Cortes
  • 17 J. Dubasin
  • 18 A. Coundoul
  • 20 K. Vazquez
  • 22 Y. Kembo
  • 34 A. D. Garcia
  • 36 M. Rodriguez

Granada CF

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Zidane (G)
  • 28 O. Oppong (D)
  • 5 M. Lama (D)
  • 24 L. Williams (D)
  • 22 B. Diallo (D)
  • 8 P. Aleman (M)
  • 4 R. Alcaraz (M)
  • 11 J. M. Arnaiz (M)
  • 7 A. Sola (F)
  • 19 J. Pascual (F)
  • 17 S. Faye (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 A. Astralaga
  • 2 P. Casadesus
  • 3 D. Hormigo
  • 10 M. Bouldini
  • 14 M. Trigueros
  • 20 S. Ruiz
  • 21 P. Saenz
  • 26 S. Rodelas
  • 27 M. Gambin
  • 36 Juanjo

Timeline

  1. Sporting Gijon
    24' Sporting Gijon Card · Yellow Card
    Diego Sánchez

    Foul

  2. Sporting Gijon
    33' Sporting Gijon Card · Yellow Card
    P. Vazquez

    Foul

  3. Sporting Gijon
    49' Sporting Gijon Var · Card upgrade
    Jesús Bernal
  4. Granada CF
    65' Granada CF subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Souleymane Faye · On: M. Bouldini
  5. Granada CF
    65' Granada CF subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Pascual · On: S. Ruiz
  6. Sporting Gijon
    74' Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 1
    Off: G. Campos · On: D. Queipo
  7. Sporting Gijon
    74' Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Jesús Bernal · On: Jonathan Dubasin
  8. Granada CF
    76' Granada CF Card · Yellow Card
    S. Ruiz

    Argument

  9. Sporting Gijon
    78' Sporting Gijon Var · Penalty cancelled
    D. Queipo
  10. Granada CF
    81' Granada CF subst · Substitution 3
    Off: O. Oppong · On: P. Casadesus
  11. Granada CF
    81' Granada CF subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. M. Arnaiz · On: Pablo Sáenz
  12. Granada CF
    82' Granada CF subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Alcaraz · On: M. Trigueros
  13. Sporting Gijon
    89' Sporting Gijon Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Gelabert Pina · Assist: J. Otero
  14. Granada CF
    90'+3 Granada CF Card · Yellow Card
    Baïla Diallo

    Argument

  15. Sporting Gijon
    90'+6 Sporting Gijon subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Gelabert Pina · On: M. Rodriguez

Match Stats

Stat Sporting Gijon Granada CF
Fouls 14 10
Pass Accuracy 81% 81%
Offsides 2 4
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 15 7
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 388 344
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 3 3
Shots on Target 5 2
xG 1.32 0.32
Shots off Target 7 2
Possession 53% 47%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 314 277
Shots Inside Box 12 5
Saves 2 4
Shots Outside Box 3 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The momentum shifted in favor of Sporting Gijon after Jesús Bernal's red card was confirmed by VAR at the 49th minute, reducing Granada CF to ten men and disrupting their rhythm
  • ▸ C. Gelabert Pina's goal at the 89th minute provided a decisive breakthrough for Sporting Gijon, effectively ending any comeback hopes from Granada CF