CD Mirandés Faces Early Setback in LaLiga 2 Against Granada

CD Mirandés entered the arena at Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes with hopes high and ambitions clear. Yet, under the bright lights of August 31, 2025, a solitary goal from Granada was enough to shatter their dreams—at least for the evening. A narrow 0-1 defeat left them gazing at the scoreboards in disbelief, as 13,815 pairs of eyes watched the drama unfold.

In the heart of the pitch, midfielder Pablo Sáenz shone bright with a performance rating of 7.22, proving his mettle despite the team's struggles. His counterparts, Pedro Aleman and Sergio Rodelas, fought valiantly, with ratings of 6.58 and 6.82 respectively, yet it wasn't enough to tip the scales. Granada's dominance in ball possession and a higher expected goals (xG) metric signaled a calculated approach that paid off.

The pressure now mounts on Mirandés as this early defeat in the third round of the LaLiga 2 2025/26 season threatens to disrupt their campaign momentum. The team, led by goalkeeper Ander Astralaga, with defenders Dominique A Moubeke, Seydou Fall, Gael Akogo Esono, and Samu Cortes, must regroup. Can they recover and solidify their position in upcoming fixtures? The challenge looms large, and the journey to redemption begins now.

Referee Marta Huerta de Aza kept a keen eye on the proceedings, ensuring the match was played within the bounds of sportsmanship. As Mirandés looks to the future, the lessons from this defeat could serve as a catalyst for improvement. The road ahead is long, but the resolve is unyielding. Their next matches may very well define their season, leaving fans and pundits alike to wonder: will they rise to the occasion?