UD Almería face 4 teams lurking in shadows
Final-day drama in LaLiga Hypermotion
What a final Matchday awaits this Sunday in LaLiga Hypermotion! With Racing de Santander and Deportivo de La Coruña already promoted to LaLiga EA Sports, up to 6 teams are still fighting for the four play-off spots that will decide the third and final promotion ticket to Spain’s top flight.
Despite failing to win in their last 3 outings, including back-to-back defeats against UD Las Palmas and Sporting de Gijón, UD Almería remain in 3rd place in the table, the most advantageous position heading into the play-offs thanks to home advantage and the tie-break edge in case of level aggregate scores, avoiding penalties.
What once looked like a secured third spot now hangs in the balance. The table is incredibly tight: UD Almería (71 points), Málaga CF (70), UD Las Palmas (70), CD Castellón (69) and Burgos CF (69) are all packed closely together, with 6 teams still in contention for those four play-off places. Depending on results, anything could happen, including the dramatic scenario in which UD Almería could miss out on the play-offs altogether after spending most of the season near the top.
UD Almería still control their own destiny and will play at home, where their Stadium is expected to be a cauldron on Sunday as they look to secure 3 crucial points and enter the play-offs in the strongest possible position. The promotion play-offs would then begin the following weekend, on 6–7 June.
For the Rojiblancos, there is no more margin for error. After a draw in Burgos and consecutive defeats against UD Las Palmas and Sporting de Gijón, they must respond immediately if they want to secure promotion to LaLiga EA Sports.