Eldense faces a pivotal weekend in its quest for a third straight rise, aiming to clinch promotion by defeating Celta B in the first round and then meeting either Barcelona Atlètic or Castilla in the final. The path to the Second Division hinges on that initial leg, with a wide cohort of fans counting down the hours to kickoff.
Historically, Eldense has earned two promotions to the Second Division across eight campaigns. The upcoming clash with Celta B marks the club’s centennial moment in top-flight aspirations, with the match scheduled for next Saturday at 17:00 at Abanca Balaídos in Vigo.
Looking back, Eldense’s first promotion came in the 55-56 season after overcoming Real Madrid’s affiliate Plus Ultra. The second promotion arrived in the 61-62 campaign, when the club eliminated Éibar and Gimnástica de Torrelavega to secure their ascent.
Yet there were several near-misses in earlier decades. In the 41-42, 42-43, 54-55, 65-66, 66-67, and 67-68 seasons, Deportivo Eldense stood on the brink of promotion to the Second Division but did not reach it, a wait that stretched across sixty years [citation].
Eldense, the hard way to Second Division
Pedro Rojas
Likewise, the club known as Gloves has the chance to make it three promotions in a row this June. It secured promotion from the Third Division to the RFEF Second Division in the 2020-2021 season, rose to the RFEF First Division in 2021-2022, and now eyes the Second Division in the current campaign. The momentum is undeniable, and the team enters Vigo with strong belief after finishing the season with an impressive points tally that matched Amorebieta, who earned direct promotion after the second round by losing only a few matches.
Fernando Estévez’s squad heads to Vigo with considerable optimism following a remarkable season and a shared drive to reach the final round. The team’s supporters are energized by the chance to witness a historic ascent and demonstrate unwavering loyalty across a demanding journey.
Journey to Vigo
La Peña “El Hierro” organized a trip to Vigo for 100 Euros to accompany the team in the first leg of the first round. Departure is scheduled for 23:45 tomorrow.
The hopes of the fanbase are sky-high, particularly among the Barcelona supporters who see the club chasing a third straight promotion. The road remains long and the focus is unshaken as the schedule shows a key match this Saturday at 17:00, with Eldense seeking a solid result in the first leg. The return clash is planned for Saturday the 10th at 19:00, and Nuevo Pepico Amat is expected to be packed with supporters eager to back the team on its route to the final stage of the competition.
Eldense’s standing is advantageous in the event of a draw. If the tie goes to extra time in the second leg, the tiebreaker will not be decided by penalties but by the side that holds the better position. The second game is framed as a decisive stage within the regular season, a feature that has historically influenced the dynamics of this clash in Catalonia.
[1] This narrative follows the club’s recent ascent narrative and regional fan support as documented in regional sport reports. [2] Historical records of Eldense’s promotions highlight key tactical and managerial moments that have shaped their ascent.