Málaga defeated Almeria in the play-off final and made it to La Liga

On June 20, the Segunda playoff final for the right to play in La Liga in the 2026/27 season took place. At the UD Almería Stadium, Almería hosted Málaga after a goalless draw in the first leg. The first half was evenly contested and ended goalless. The teams prepared the most interesting for the second half of the game. Chupe gave Malaga the lead midway through the second half, and minutes later David Larrubia doubled the lead. Almeria responded with a goal by Leo Baptista, but the hosts could not do more. Málaga narrowly won and will start the new campaign in the top division of the Spanish league. We will remind that Racing and Deportivo also made their way to La Liga. The new championship season will start in August. Almeria — Malaga 1:2 Goals: Baptistan, 76 - Chupe, 65, Larrubia, 71