Deportivo Santaní wins Paraguayan División Intermedia title

Deportivo Santaní has been crowned champion of the 2026 División Intermedia, the second tier of Paraguayan football. The team secured the title following a 3-1 away victory against Fernando de la Mora at the Emiliano Ghezzi Stadium.

After Rodney Chaparro opened the scoring for Fernando de la Mora in the 54th minute, Santaní responded through Édgar Villalba in the 59th minute. Two late goals from Juan Esquivel, including one from a penalty, sealed the win. Deportivo Santaní finished the season with 60 points from 30 matches, recording 19 wins, 3 draws, and 8 losses.

Having already secured promotion to the Primera División in the penultimate round, this victory marks Santaní’s first championship in this category. General Caballero de Juan León Mallorquín finished as runners-up after a 0-0 draw against 12 de Junio de Villa Hayes, also earning promotion to the top flight. Conversely, Fernando de la Mora will be relegated to the Primera B for the 2027 season.