Cádiz CF is fighting for survival in LaLiga Hypermotion, and while they depend on themselves, the results of their direct rivals are crucial in this final stretch of the 2025-26 season. In the last three matchdays before the 40th, the Cadiz team managed to avoid the relegation zone thanks to their pursuers' stumbles.

The upcoming match between Leganés and Huesca, scheduled for Monday, May 18th at 8:30 PM in Butarque, is of great interest to the yellow club. This game concludes matchday 40 and, while it does not directly affect Cádiz CF's position (currently 18th with 40 points), it does alter the distance with both contenders.

The team from Madrid is 17th with 42 points, while the team from Huesca is 20th with 36. A victory for Huesca would reduce the gap with the blue and red team to just one point, complicating Leganés' situation and turning the subsequent duel between Cádiz CF and the Madrid team into a dramatic final at the JP Financial Estadio (Nuevo Mirandilla). In this scenario, a Cadiz victory would almost guarantee their survival.

On the other hand, if Leganés defeats Huesca, they would mathematically secure their continuity in the silver category. This would mean that Cádiz CF would face the match against the Madrid team with nothing at stake for the opponent, but still needing a win.

A draw between Leganés and Huesca would leave the fight for survival completely open for the final two matchdays. Cádiz CF faces the obligation to win at home, something they have not achieved throughout the second half of the season, having accumulated nine consecutive defeats in front of their fans. If they fail to win, they would depend on other results and would fight for survival in the last game against Racing de Santander.