Almería-Castellón and Málaga-Las Palmas, the semifinals for promotion to the First Division

The Second Division experienced the final matchday with much to be decided in the fight for promotion to the First Division. After a Sunday full of emotions and already knowing that Racing and Deportivo were automatically promoted as first and second place finishers, the focus was on the teams that would compete in the promotion playoffs. Finally, Almería will face Castellón and Málaga will face UD Las Palmas. Next Saturday, Castellón will host Almería (21:00) and on Sunday, Las Palmas will host Málaga (21:00).

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It was very difficult for Almería to overcome a Valladolid team that had nothing to play for anymore. For many minutes, their draw and the results of the rest of the matchday left the Andalusians without a promotion playoff spot. But everything changed after a penalty in the 57th minute converted by Sergio Arribas to establish the final 1-0. The forward is the top scorer of the category with 25 goals.

Málaga, for its part, defeated a Zaragoza team already relegated (0-2) and will face Las Palmas, who secured their spot by winning at Deportivo’s home (1-2). The tie between Andalusians and Canarians promises to be thrilling. Málaga is a team full of young talents and the atmosphere at La Rosaleda is tremendous. Las Palmas, on the other hand, has very skilled players like Kirian and Jesé.

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The fourth contender for the First Division will be Castellón, who struggled to defeat an Eibar team that also had chances (2-1) to fight for promotion. Pablo Hernández’s team has been one of the sensations of the season. Burgos, who had a great campaign, won against Andorra (1-0), but missed out. The Castellón team reached 72 points and it is the first time a team with that score does not compete in the promotion playoffs to the First Division, which have been very competitive this season.

Racing defeated Cádiz (3-1) and was crowned Second Division champion in a festive day at El Sardinero, which saw their team receive the championship trophy. Álex Fernández scored Cádiz’s goal and played his last match with the Andalusians after nine seasons with the Andalusian team, four of them in the First Division.

In a dramatic relegation battle, Leganés remained in the Second Division after defeating Mirandés, who were relegated to the Primera Federación. It was a somewhat cruel match for the Castilian team, who had two goals disallowed for very tight offsides. In the 79th minute, a goal by Álex Millán put Leganés ahead and secured their stay pepinera. Mirandés is relegated after seven seasons in the Second Division.

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