The Spanish Second League has entered a decisive phase: only five rounds remain to determine the fate of teams fighting for promotion or to stay in the division. In the coming days, not only will LaLiga berths be at stake, but also teams’ chances to avoid relegation. The central event is the Deportivo vs Leganés match in Coruña, which could reshuffle the top of the standings.
Deportivo under pressure
Deportivo will be the first of the promotion contenders to take the field on Friday. The clash with Leganés kicks off at 18:30 amid massive fan support: events are held in the city from the morning, and the fan club festival starts at 13:00. The team is currently in third place with 65 points, trailing Almería (67) and leaders Racing Santander (69). A win would allow Deportivo to temporarily overtake their rivals and ramp up pressure in the race for direct promotion.Battle for survival
On the same day, Real Zaragoza—21st with 35 points—hosts Granada. For the home side, it’s a chance to end a five-game winless streak and move closer to the safe zone, currently occupied by Mirandés, Huesca, and Cádiz. Any slip-up could cost them their place in the league. Earlier on Friday, Andorra will play Albacete; neither team is chasing promotion, but a win could bring Andorra closer to the playoff zone.Saturday intrigues
On Saturday, the focus shifts to three matches. Cultural Leonesa, bottom of the table with 32 points, hosts Cadiz — this is the hosts’ last chance to keep their survival hopes alive. In the evening, Castellón, currently fourth, will face Córdoba: a win would allow them to catch up with Almería on points and close in on Deportivo. The day concludes with the match between Eibar and Málaga. Eibar is one of the best teams in the division in 2026, while Málaga, having collected just four points in their last four games, risk missing out on the playoff zone.Sunday and Monday: decisive fixtures
On Sunday, league leaders Racing Santander host Huesca. For the visitors, it’s a chance to gain points in the relegation battle, while the hosts cannot afford to drop points after drawing with Ceuta. Later, Las Palmas will play against Valladolid, and Burgos will travel to face Real Sociedad B. On Monday, Almería will wrap up the round against Mirandés, already knowing their rivals’ results.The standings remain tense: direct promotion spots to La Liga, playoff places, and four relegation zones are at stake. As russpain.com notes, such an end to the season resembles the fierce battles in other Spanish tournaments, for example, when Jannik Sinner and Arthur Fils competed for a spot in the Madrid Open final — details about that semifinal also drew great interest among fans.
