Contenders battle for the final slot in the Premier Division's promotion competition.
Going Head-to-Head for a Spot in Primera:
Here's a breakdown of the four teams competing in the playoffs for promotion to the top-tier of Spanish football, following Elche's return to Primera División and Levante's promotion last week: Oviedo, Mirandés, Racing de Santander, and Almería. These teams are ranked from third to sixth position. It's a battle of four against one, and here's what you need to know about the matchups, dates, and times:
Battles Galore:Oviedo will face Almería, while the other matchup will be between Mirandés and Racing de Santander. The higher-ranked teams, Oviedo and Racing de Santander, will host the return leg at home.
Semifinal Schedules:The first legs of the semifinals will occur on June 7 and 8. On Saturday, it's Almería against Oviedo at 9:00 PM, and on Sunday at 6:30 PM, Racing de Santander will take on Mirandés at El Sardinero.
The return legs will happen on June 11 and 12. On Wednesday, June 11, Tartiere will host Oviedo-Almería at 9:00 PM. For Thursday, June 12, Mirandés-Racing de Santander will play at Anduva at the same time.
Race to Promotion:The two teams that make it through these playoffs will face off in the final for promotion. The return leg will be played at the home stadium of the team that finished better in the regular season. The first leg takes place on Sunday, June 15, at 7:00 PM, with the return on Saturday, June 21, at 9:00 PM.
If the final ends in a draw on aggregate, extra time consisting of two 15-minute periods will be played. If the tie persists, the team that performed better in the regular season wins the promotion spot.
Worth a Glimpse:Official La Liga or Segunda División sources are your best bet for finding the precise matchups, dates, and times for the playoffs. Although we don't have specific details yet, here's what we know about the playoff's general structure:
- Promotion Playoffs: Normally, these playoffs consist of teams finishing outside the automatic promotion spots, fighting for promotion to La Liga.
- Semifinals: The teams ranked third to sixth in the regular season typically compete in the semifinals to see who gets a shot at promotion in the final.
- 2024-25 Season: This season's playoffs are over, and the final standings have been decided. The promoted teams are Levante and Elche, while Las Palmas, Leganés, and Real Valladolid have been relegated.
The average ranking of the teams competing in the promotion playoffs for European-leagues, such as the Premier League, is fourth to sixth position, based on their performances in the regular season. Contests will commence on June 7 and 8, with Oviedo and Mirandés playing against Almería and Racing de Santander respectively. If these matches end in a draw after regular time, extra time will be played, and the team with a better regular season performance will be promoted.
