The 'azulillo' team, which took the lead twice, could not maintain their advantage against a CD Estepona fighting to escape direct relegation spots. The loss leaves Linares Deportivo four points behind the play-out position, now occupied by the Málaga side.

The match started with an active Linares Deportivo, who took the lead in the eighth minute with a goal from Hugo Díaz. However, CD Estepona reacted and equalized before the twentieth minute through Ale Contreras. Despite this, the home team regained the lead just before halftime with a goal from David Velázquez, making it 2-1 at the break.

In the second half, CD Estepona came out with greater determination and quickly equalized in the 52nd minute thanks to Ariel Herrero. As the game progressed, the Málaga team showed more ambition and completed their comeback in the 79th minute with a goal from David Ballarín, setting the final score at 2-3.

Despite Linares Deportivo's attempts to level the score in the final minutes, CD Estepona's defense held firm, securing three vital points in their fight for survival. This result forces the Linares team to wait to confirm their permanence in the category.