Almería, Málaga, Las Palmas and Castellón secure spots in Spanish second‑division promotion playoffs

In the final round of Spain’s Segunda División, the teams finishing third to seventh qualified for the promotion playoffs. Almería (74 points) claimed third place, followed by Málaga (73 points), Las Palmas (73 points) and Castellón (72 points). Racing Santander and Deportivo Alavés had already secured direct promotion to La Liga. The remaining playoff matches will see the qualified clubs compete for the two promotion slots, while Leganés (18th with 43 points) faces Mirandés (19th with 40 points) in a decisive match that determines who avoids relegation.

The season’s end table highlighted a tight race, with the top‑four playoff teams separated by just two points, underscoring the competitive balance in the league.