Today in Burgos, the fate of the season is at stake: Ramis’s team hosts Deportivo in a match that could prove decisive for both sides. For Ramis, this encounter holds special meaning—he spent four years with Deportivo, won the league with the club, and openly admits that this period was one of the brightest of his career. Now, as coach, he is trying to lead Burgos to promotion to the Primera in his second year at the helm, and it is his former club that stands in the way of this goal.
Both teams approach the match with different expectations, but similar motivation. Deportivo, with a richer history and more resources, has to defend second place, which guarantees direct promotion to the top division. Burgos, on the other hand, plays the role of underdog, but thanks to unity and discipline has managed to challenge the favorites. The first meeting of the season ended in a draw, and now every mistake could be costly.
Lineups and absences
Burgos will be without Lizancos—the only absentee for the hosts—but the club emphasizes that the team is ready to fight regardless of personnel. Throughout the season, fans have supported the squad, which under Ramis has succeeded in unlocking the potential of even lesser-known players. Six rounds remain, and each could prove decisive.
Deportivo arrives at El Plantío on a good run: the team is unbeaten in seven matches and is close to matching its best streak of the season for games without defeat. The main objective is to keep second place, as the competition at the top of the table is extremely tight. Coach Hidalgo is unlikely to change the winning lineup, but midfield rotation is possible: Villares could replace one of the creative midfielders to strengthen the team’s reliability. Up front, Nsongo Bil will start again after his recent impressive performance.
Disciplinary risks and tournament intrigue
Deportivo faces personnel issues: David Mella will miss the game through injury, and six players risk missing the next match due to an accumulation of yellow cards. Among them are Yeremay, Noubi, Altimira, and Luismi Cruz, who could be in the starting lineup, as well as José Ángel and Mulattieri, who start on the bench. Any booking could impact the squad for the next crucial game against Leganés, scheduled for May 1 at Riazor.
The Burgos vs Deportivo match draws attention not only because of the table battle, but also due to Ramis’s personal story, as he now builds a new team inspired by past experiences. In Spanish football, these encounters always spark interest, as do big wins by other clubs—for example, Boca Juniors recently secured a playoff spot, which was analyzed in detail in the feature about the rout of Defensa y Justicia.
Context and expectations
Both teams face a tough stretch ahead: Burgos counts on home support and aims to keep their promotion hopes alive, while Deportivo cannot afford to drop points if they want to secure direct qualification over their rivals. The clash at El Plantío promises to be one of the most intense at the end of the season, with not only points but also the ambitions of two historic clubs at stake.
