UD Almería won the second leg of the Segunda División playoff semifinal 3-2 against CD Castellón at the Power Horse Stadium, advancing to the promotion final. Adrián Embarba opened the scoring in the 41st minute. Castellón responded with goals from Cala (57') and Agustín Sienra (69') to lead 2‑1. Alex Muñoz restored parity for Almería in the 80th minute. In the 94th minute, Stefan Dzodic headed a corner into the net, sealing the victory and avoiding extra time.
The win gives Almería a 4‑3 aggregate advantage and a place in the final, where they will face the winner of the Málaga vs Las Palmas tie. Coach Rubi praised his side’s resilience, and the 17,007‑strong crowd celebrated the dramatic comeback.
Almería’s promotion hopes are now alive, with the final determining a return to Spain’s top flight, LaLiga EA Sports.