UD Almería is facing one of its three remaining finals in the 2025-2026 season to fight for direct promotion to the Liga de las Estrellas, aiming to avoid the uncertainty of the Play Off. This Saturday's match, scheduled for 18:30 hours, is a key duel after losing the direct promotion spot in the previous matchday.

Following the 0-0 draw at El Plantío and Deportivo's victory in Cádiz (0-1), the Second Division has become a rollercoaster. With three matchdays left, Almería is not in control of its destiny and needs to beat Las Palmas at the Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos, while also hoping for Deportivo to falter.

If UDA secures the three points, they will need to hope that Andorra stops Deportivo on Sunday at Riazor. The Andorran team, already safe, has proven capable of anything this season.

The Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos will be dressed up to host Las Palmas, who also need to get points to maintain their Play Off chances. The match promises strong emotions as both teams have a lot at stake.

Racing de Santander, meanwhile, could mathematically secure promotion this Saturday if they beat Valladolid and Almería does not win. If Rubi's team wins and Deportivo fails, Racing would be promoted on Sunday.

In the Rojiblanco starting lineup, the Catalan coach will make few changes, with the main novelty being the forced substitution of Lopy, suspended for accumulated yellow cards. Ghanaian midfielder Iddrisu Baba is expected to replace him in the midfield, forming a partnership with Serbian Dzodic.

The fans will play a fundamental role in this final stretch of the league, where much is at stake, including significant financial amounts in these last three matchdays.