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Deportivo La Coruna secures return to Spain's top flight
- Historic Spanish club Deportivo La Coruna has clinched direct promotion back to La Liga with one match remaining in the Segunda División season.
- A 2-0 away victory against Valladolid on May 24 put Deportivo on 77 points, making it mathematically impossible for third-placed Almeria to catch them.
- This marks a triumphant return to the top flight for the 2000 Spanish champions, who have spent several seasons in the lower divisions.
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Conclusion
In the Segunda División 2025/26 season, Deportivo La Coruna sits 2nd with 77 points after 41 matches (22 wins, 11 draws, 8 losses). On May 24, 2026, Deportivo beat Valladolid 2-0 away, while 3rd-placed Almeria lost 3-1 to Sporting Gijon to remain on 71 points. With only one match remaining in the 42-game season, Almeria can reach at most 74 points, securing direct promotion for Deportivo La Coruna and league leaders Racing Santander (79 points). Fresh following the matchday 41 results on May 24, 2026.