Sporting says goodbye to the season with an agonizing victory against a Granada team already on vacation

Sporting says goodbye to the season with an agonizing victory against Granada already on vacation

A goal in added time by Bryan Oliván seals the 1-2 in an inconsequential match marked by the farewell of Borja Jiménez

The curtain on the 2025-2026 LaLiga HyperMotion season came down at the Nuevo Los Cármenes with a match that, although it did not offer qualifying incentives, did contain the emotional farewell of coach Borja Jiménez of Real Sporting de Gijón. The Asturian team won by a tight 1-2 against a Granada that faced the match with nothing at stake, thus closing a campaign in which both teams have fulfilled the objective of permanence comfortably, but far from promotion aspirations.

The duel, played on Saturday, May 30, 2026, took place at a leisurely pace, reflecting the lack of qualifying pressure. The first half offered an even script, with Granada taking the early lead. Just two minutes in, José Arnaiz, in what would be his last game as a professional, unleashed a shot from outside the area, after an assist from Manu Trigueros, who was also saying goodbye to football in this match.

Granada could have expanded its advantage thanks to an individual play by Pau Casadesús. However, it was Sporting who managed to equalize the score in added time of the first half. Juan Otero, after having missed a clear chance previously, beat the local goal with a shot that deflected into the Nasrid defense, establishing the 1-1 score.

The second half continued the trend of opportunities for both sides. Granada was close to regaining the lead with shots from Pablo Sáenz and a chance that crashed into José Arnaiz's post. For their part, Sporting threatened with dangerous arrivals from Juan Otero and Jonathan Dubasin, who tested the Granada defense.

When the tie seemed sealed, a defensive error, recurring in Granada throughout the season, led to the winning goal for Sporting. In the 92nd minute, Bryan Oliván took advantage of a loose ball to hit the empty goal from long distance, sentencing the final 1-2.

This result leaves Granada with four consecutive defeats at the end of the championship, while Sporting de Gijón has three consecutive victories. Both teams, despite the irregularity shown, achieve the goal of salvation, but with the thorn in the side of not having been able to fight for promotion. The day also served to honor Manu Trigueros, who played his last professional match, and for the emotional farewell of Borja Jiménez from the red and white bench.

Technical Sheet

Result: Granada CF 1 – 2 Real Sporting de Gijón
Date: May 30, 2026
Competition: LaLiga HyperMotion – Matchday 42
Stadium: New Los Carmenes
Attendance: 6,680 spectators

Lineups

Granada CF: Astralaga; Pau Casadesús, Flores, Manu Lama (Diallo, m.80), Hormigo; Rubén Alcaraz, Izan (Gambín, m.80), Trigueros (Sergio Ruiz, m.60); Pablo Sáenz (Baba, m.60), José Arnaiz (Rodelas, m.85) and Pascual.
Real Sporting de Gijón: Yanez; Kevin (Oliván, m.73), Pablo Vázquez (Bernal, m.73), Perrin (Curbelo, m.73), Cuenca; Justin, Manu Rodríguez, Corredera; Dubasin, Gelabert (Gaspar, m.46) and Juan Otero (Pablo García, m.73).

Goals

1-0, (m.2) José Arnaiz.
1-1, (m. 45+2) Juan Otero.
1-2, (m.92) Oliván.

Yellow Cards

Granada CF: Rubén Alcaraz (m.32).
Real Sporting de Gijón: Kevin (m.27), Justin (m.68).

Referee

Álvaro Moreno (C. Madrid).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who won the match between Granada and Sporting de Gijón?
Real Sporting de Gijón won the match with a score of 2-1.

When was the match played?
The match was played on May 30, 2026.

How important was the match for both teams?
The match had no qualifying importance, since both teams had already secured permanence.

Who scored the goals of the match?
José Arnaiz scored for Granada. Juan Otero and Bryan Oliván scored for Sporting de Gijón.

Were there any special events during the game?
Yes, it was the last game of the season and the farewell of coach Borja Jiménez from Sporting, in addition to the farewell as a professional of Manu Trigueros.

What was the final result of the meeting?
The final result was 1-2 in favor of Sporting de Gijón.

In which competition was this match played?
The match corresponded to Matchday 42 of LaLiga HyperMotion.

How many spectators attended the game?
6,680 spectators attended, according to the official figure.

Who was the author of the winning goal for Sporting?
Bryan Oliván scored the winning goal in added time.

* Which team ended the season on a losing streak?
Granada CF finished the season with four consecutive losses.

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