Racing Club Santander seal long-awaited La Liga promotion in style
Racing Club Santander secured promotion to La Liga after a 14-year absence with a 4-1 victory over Real Valladolid. The win confirms their return to Spain's top flight, capping a strong season in Segunda. They are on track to finish as champions, pending results from other matches.
- ▪Racing Club Santander earned promotion to La Liga after defeating Real Valladolid 4-1 at El Sardinero.
- ▪The club had not played in La Liga since the 2011-12 season and spent several years in the third tier.
- ▪Goals in the decisive match were scored by Asier Villalibre, Suleiman Camara, and a brace from Andres Martin.
- ▪Racing could finish the 2025-26 season as Segunda champions if Deportivo La Coruna lose to FC Andorra.
- ▪Barcelona, Real Madrid, Villarreal, Atletico Madrid, Real Betis, Celta Vigo, and Getafe are already confirmed for next season's La Liga.
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