Raúl González Blanco’s squad sits among the contenders for direct promotion, and mathematically they have already secured a spot in the playoffs.
The 2024-2025 season in the Primera RFEF is nearing its finale, and the moment to translate goals into outcomes is approaching. Real Madrid Castilla, led by Raúl, has completed a campaign strong enough to be considered for promotion to the Segunda División, a level they have not reached since 2014.
What must Real Madrid Castilla achieve to gain direct promotion or to enter the promotion playoffs?
The path to the second tier in Spanish football comes in two formats: direct promotion or the promotion playoffs. The competition is split into two groups within the Primera RFEF. The team finishing first in each group earns a direct route to Segunda División. From those two group winners, two clubs advance to the next tier, forming half of the promotion set for the following season.
Real Madrid Castilla has a real chance to finish atop their group, with competition intensifying against strong rivals such as the current leader Alcorcón, Racing de Ferrol, and Deportivo de La Coruña. If the objective of finishing first is not achieved, a secondary plan remains in play.
The playoff phase will consist of the teams finishing second through fifth in each group. The promotion rounds are staged in June and involve two-legged ties that determine which two clubs will join Segunda División. In this scenario, Real Madrid Castilla is already positioned to participate in the playoff rounds, should the regular season conclude with the needed results.
These outcomes come with official calculations and standings as reported by Goal.