Amorebieta keeps pressure on Eldense and the promotion race
Eldense secured promotion math by stretching their gap in the standings with a 2-2 draw against Barcelona Atlètic on the final day. The result keeps Eldense dealing with the realities of the LaLiga SmartBank and the upcoming Copa del Rey participation, yet it also reduces their advantage over the top of the table to four points.
With 62 points from 39 fixtures, Eldense sits second in Group 2 of the Primera Federación, comfortably ahead of sixth-placed Real Murcia by ten points with nine matches still to play. Fernando Estevez has already secured a place for his team in the promotion phase, reflecting the clubs consistency as the campaign nears its climax.
Nevertheless, the door to first place remains ajar. Amorebieta has produced a formidable run of results over the last six weeks, narrowing Eldenses lead to four points with three games left and keeping the title chase very much alive.
Their upcoming schedule looks stern: Eldense will host in their final three regular-season matches, facing Numancia, Real Murcia, and a crucial trip to Bilbao Athletic on the penultimate day at the Nuevo Pepico Amat stadium.
Eldense has also confirmed participation in the next edition of the Copa del Rey, a tournament that could feature a Primera Division rival like Athletic Club Bilbao, which overcame Deportivo de La Coruña in January. (Source: Primera Federación and LaLiga information)
Amorebieta does not concede ground
Real Murcia, three days from the season’s end, slipped from the promotion zone in Group 2 of the Primera Federación after a 2-1 loss to the leaders. Amorebieta moved to close the gap by clinching a win, while Real Sociedads side secured a 2-1 success over Atlético Baleares on Sunday, widening the distance for Murcia in fifth place. (Source: Group 2 standings and match reports)
Murcia now sits in sixth place with 52 points, three behind the cap at the playoff line. Coming matches will be critical as Murcia battles to protect the slim margin and force late drama for a potential bounce-back.
Looking ahead, the remaining trio of fixtures will determine whether Murcia can overturn the deficit against Eldense and Amorebieta, while leaders remain out of their reach. Eldense sits at 62 points, Amorebieta at 66, and the battle for promotion continues to captivate supporters as the season nears its conclusion.