Overview
- Álvaro García scored in the 9th minute and Gaizka Martínez added a 77th-minute header before Javi Cueto pulled one back in stoppage time for Real Avilés.
- The result at the Estadio Romano José Fouto ended Avilés’ three-match run of league clean sheets.
- Mérida’s rise continued as the team has climbed 13 places in six matches, reinforcing its push toward the top positions.
- Referee Abraham Domínguez (Andalusian committee) oversaw the match attended by 2,818 spectators, with a minute’s silence held for José Paredes Fernández.
- Pre-match context had Avilés third with 21 points and Mérida unbeaten in five, setting the stage for a tightly contested encounter decided by key moments.