Almeria and Malaga eye promotion final with home advantage

Almeria secured a valuable draw in Castalia thanks to a second‑half strike from Sergio Arribas, keeping the tie wide open. The side previously beat Castellón at home during the regular season, a result that bolsters confidence for the return fixture.

Malaga, after a decisive win in Gran Canaria, looks to capitalize on home support against Las Palmas. Both clubs aim to use their home advantage to clinch promotion to the top flight.