Eldense shifts its routines and keeps the Vigo itinerary confidential as it prepares for the opening leg of the promotion playoffs to reach the Segunda Division. The club did not disclose the specific steps ahead of the Barça squad and simply announced that the journey to Galicia began this Friday, setting the stage for a tense few days of anticipation.
Fernando Estévez’s squad will face Celta B this Saturday at 17:00 as the promotion rounds commence. The winner of this home-and-away tie will advance to meet the victor of the mini-derby between Barcelona’s and Madrid’s feeder teams in the final. Eldense enters the ordeal with the momentum of an excellent regular season, carrying the confidence that comes from being barely edged out of direct promotion by only a favorable goal difference in Amorebieta. That narrow margin still stings, but it also fuels the belief that the path to the second tier is within reach.
A draw in Vigo would be a challenging outcome, even with the advantage of playing the second leg at home, in front of a sell-out Nuevo Pepico Amat. Despite playing second against the fifth-placed side, no one is declaring favorites in this series. Eldense’s higher-end numbers are acknowledged, but the emphasis remains on the merit of each fixture, including the chance to host the decisive match back in their own arena. The Galicians have accumulated ten fewer points than the Catalans and conceded a similar number of goals, but their offensive metrics are closely matched. Eldense managed to post two more goals than Celta B across 38 league contests.
Eldense Eyes a Third Straight Promotion
Caesar Hernandez
Eldense has already claimed two promotions to the Segunda within eight attempts in its centenary history, and the upcoming ninth clash against Celta B will kick off next Saturday at 17:00 in the Abanca Balaídos stadium in Vigo. The club’s first ascent came in the 1955-56 season after defeating Plus Ultra, a Real Madrid subsidiary at the time. The second climb, achieved in the 1961-62 campaign, saw Eldense eliminate Eibar and Gimnástica de Torrelavega in successive rounds.
Historically, Deportivo Eldense has come close in several seasons—41-42, 42-43, 54-55, 65-66, 66-67, and 67-68—without securing promotion to the Segunda, a chapter that hasn’t been opened in more than six decades. It is worth noting that Eldense has already tied an impressive three-step ascent since 2020-2021, climbing from the Division Three to the RFEF Segunda, then to the RFEF Primera, and now aiming for Division Two in the current campaign.
Countdown is on for the anticipated playoff to reach the second tier, and the squad is buzzing with excitement as it prepares to start the series on the right foot. Celta B’s draw was only confirmed on the final day of the regular season, adding an extra layer of suspense to the matchup. The tone across the club is focused, practical, and intent on handling every detail with discipline as they chase a historic milestone.
This stage represents a critical test of resilience and tactical clarity. Eldense will need to balance physical readiness with strategic poise, knowing that the challenge intensifies after the first leg. The collective effort, depth in the squad, and the coaching staff’s game plan will all matter greatly as the team seeks to translate one good performance into promotion momentum. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as the journey toward the second division unfolds, with the possibility of a third consecutive promotion looming large after a carefully built build-up and a series of measured, ambitious steps. [Source: Eldense club communications and match previews].