The latest matchday has reshaped the top of the standings, placing significant pressure on the white-and-blue squad. Despite this drop, a victory in the Andalusian derby could propel Málaga CF back into a direct promotion spot, pending the outcome of Deportivo de La Coruña's match.

Racing de Santander solidified its lead by defeating Real Sociedad B 1-3, with early goals setting the tone for the match. Meanwhile, Las Palmas overcame Leganés with a 2-0 win, though not without difficulty, securing three vital points in front of their home crowd.

The clash between Castellón and Burgos was one of the most thrilling, with Castellón prevailing 3-1 in the final minutes. This result is crucial, as Castellón will be Málaga CF's next opponent at La Rosaleda, albeit with two significant absences due to accumulated yellow cards.

The current standings show Racing de Santander (68 points) in the lead, followed by Castellón (61), Almería (61, with one game in hand), Deportivo de La Coruña (61, with one game in hand), Málaga CF (60, with one game in hand), Burgos (60), Las Palmas (60), and Eibar (55, with one game in hand). Upcoming matches, including Almería-Málaga CF and Deportivo de La Coruña-Mirandés, will be decisive in determining the promotion positions.