The team from Malaga, which was momentarily safe, was affected by a three-way tie on 44 points, condemning them to fight for their category in the final phase. The 1-1 result in the match against Yeclano, with goals from Jordan in the 22nd minute and Candelas in the 31st, was not enough to avoid this situation.
Other results from the matchday also influenced this outcome. Atlético Antoniano achieved a 1-1 draw in Jaén, also accumulating 44 points. Meanwhile, Lorca remained with 45 points, the same as La Unión Atlético, which secured direct salvation by defeating Salerm Puente Genil 1-0, who are directly relegated.
“"More proud than ever of this team and their work. We managed to avoid direct relegation, which seemed unthinkable months ago. And now we have two more games ahead to achieve the goal. Always together. Let's go for what's left, Estepona!"
The club has expressed its pride in the team's effort, highlighting that they avoided direct relegation, a situation that seemed unlikely months ago. Now, they are preparing to face the two decisive play-off matches with the goal of securing permanence.
