The comeback by the Coruña team at Riazor, with goals from Mario Soriano and Zakaria Eddahchouri after Josep Cerdà's opening goal, places Málaga CF five points behind second place in LaLiga Hypermotion, with only six points to be won in the remaining two fixtures.

This victory for Deportivo makes direct promotion almost unattainable for the Andalusian side, who had seen their chances of securing a direct playoff spot diminish. Antonio Hidalgo's team, with this result, solidifies its position in the fight for the top spots in the league table.

Matchday 41 could be decisive for the two direct promotion spots. Racing de Santander has already secured their position, and Deportivo could mathematically qualify for the top national division next week if they defeat Real Valladolid. Almería, two points behind Dépor, faces Sporting de Gijón.

For Málaga CF, the hope of reaching second place is considerably reduced. They would need a victory against Racing de Santander and, additionally, rely on their direct rivals dropping points. The league table shows Racing de Santander with 78 points, followed by Deportivo de La Coruña with 74, Almería with 71, and Málaga CF and Las Palmas tied with 69.

Despite the moral blow in the standings, Málaga CF is in good form heading into the end of the regular season, with three consecutive victories. The 'Blanquiazules' team still has the possibility of securing a playoff spot for promotion.