The promotion final has arrived. Chapter I will be played at La Rosaleda stadium this Sunday before the tie is concluded in Almería the following Saturday. 180 minutes of regulation time, plus the possibility of an additional 30 minutes should extra time be required. Maximum excitement. Maximum competitiveness. Maximum anticipation.

Fittingly, the two sides who finished immediately behind the automatic promotion places now go head-to-head for a place in LaLiga EA Sports. The two clubs who proved to be the best of the rest. Both have reached the final after edging through fiercely contested semi-finals against strong and competitive opponents. There could hardly be a more fitting finale to the LaLiga Hypermotion season than this two-legged battle between UD Almería and Málaga CF.

This is an Andalusian derby with plenty of history behind it. The two clubs have met 26 times previously, making Málaga CF the 10th-most frequent rival in UD Almería's history. The overall record stands at 11 victories for UD Almería, 8 for Málaga CF and 7 draws. At La Rosaleda stadium specifically, the Malaguistas have recorded 6 wins, the Indálicos 5, while 2 encounters have ended level.

One statistic perfectly illustrates what this final could have in store. Of the 26 meetings between UD Almería and Málaga CF, only 2 have finished goalless. This season alone has produced 8 goals across the 2 league fixtures, with 5 scored at the UDA Stadium and 3 at La Rosaleda stadium.

Excluding the sides that secured automatic promotion, this 180-minute contest brings together the 2 teams with the most goals scored, the most victories recorded and the highest number of matches in which they opened the scoring. All the ingredients are there for a thrilling spectacle, with the first act taking place this Sunday at 9pm Spanish Time in Málaga.

Rubi's side will travel by road on Saturday at 5:30pm following a final morning training session.