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The regulations from the RFEF lay out the exact steps used to settle ties, with clarity and precision. They address how the league winner is determined when teams finish level on points, how relegation is decided, and how European places are allocated, leaving little room for doubt about the contest’s final outcome.

To consider

When two clubs end the Season tied on points, the tie is resolved according to Rule 201 (Rule 224 in the latest edition, awaiting approval from the Board of Directors of the CSD) of the General Rules. The tie-breakers are applied in a strict, exclusive sequence as follows:

• 1. The larger goal difference in head-to-head matches between the tied clubs.
• 2. The larger overall goal difference in the complete league standings, considering all matches.
• 3. The club that would have scored more goals for.
• 4. The club with the better fair-play rating, reflecting disciplinary performance across the season.
• 5. A match played on a neutral venue selected by the RFEF, based on the criteria outlined in Article 202 (Article 225 of the latest edition, pending approval by the CSD Board of Directors) of the General Regulations.

What happens if more than two clubs finish tied on points?

When the League Championship ends with more than two clubs sharing the same number of points, the tie is decided under Rule 201 (Rule 224 in the updated edition, awaiting approval from the CSD Board of Directors). The General Regulations specify the following order of criteria, applied exclusively and sequentially:

• 1. The best head-to-head score among the tied clubs, treating the other teams as if they were not in the competition.
• 2. The greatest head-to-head goal difference in matches between the tied clubs.
• 3. The best overall goal difference in the entire league competition.
• 4. The club with the most goals scored across the season.
• 5. The club with the superior fair-play ranking, based on disciplinary points and related measures.

In any case, these rules create a transparent framework for resolving ties, ensuring that the league champion, relegation outcomes, and European qualifications are determined through a clear, studyable sequence of criteria. As the season nears its end, teams can anticipate potential scenarios and how each criterion might influence the final table. The regulations emphasize the importance of head-to-head performance, the broader competitive balance, and good conduct across the campaign. These factors together shape the ultimate standings in a methodical, rule-based manner, avoiding ad hoc decisions and preserving competitive integrity across the competition.
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