Almeria, Malaga, Las Palmas and Castellon to fight for last 1st-division spot in Spain

Almeria, Malaga, Las Palmas and Castellon to fight for last 1st-division spot in Spain

Almeria, Malaga, Las Palmas and Castellon secured the four playoff berths in Spain's Segunda División, competing for the final promotion spot to join already-promoted Racing Santander and Deportivo La Coruña in the top flight. Racing won the division title and Deportivo clinched automatic promotion — returning to the first division after an eight-year absence — while the two-legged playoff semifinals begin with Almeria vs. Castellon and Malaga vs. Las Palmas.