Deportivo is forced to six almost perfect games

Two realities coexist in Deportivo today: that of mathematics, which is determined to find the intricacies through which A Coruña’s team is still in a position to progress towards the lead, and that of sensation, through which it sees the decline of its performance on the way to the gray mediocrity that barely gives it to be held among candidates for promotion. The decision as to which of those two situations will prevail in the end is in the hands of the teams and coaches who are increasingly wondering. Extraction ferol left the goal of direct promotion hanging by a thin thread, whose strength will begin to be tested in the meeting with Sunday (7:00 p.m., TVG-2) vs Ceuta in Riazor.

With only six games, or 18 points until the championship decision on May 28, a series of bad away games forced Deportivo to a practically perfect final league sprint. Due to historical commitments, fans, financial commitments and team potential, A Coruña’s team was the clear favorite to go directly to the Second Division, but currently alcorcon and Castile Their status is contested by their merits in the current championship, and the blue and whites need almost their own miracle, but also separate setbacks from these opponents, in order to storm to a position they have never reached. The two Madrid teams reached the decisive moment with a four-point advantage over the teams they coach Oscar Cano, thanks to a 1.93 rating per game. This average would put them at 74 points at the end of the regular season. so it is Depor to equal this figure 16 of the 18 left to play would have to be added, and even so, he would not manage to go straight up in all cases. They would be enough only if Riazor He is looking for a clean victory, which Alcorcón confirmed for him in the first round (3-1), and in addition, Castilla, with whom he lost a certain goal, does not reach those 74 points.

A demanding calendar awaits the people of Coruña, as they have three more games at the Riazor stadium, where they will compete with Ceutathe best team of the second round, with eight wins and five draws in thirteen rounds, to be mentioned alcorcon and Algeciras, in a desperate fight to avoid relegation. Outside will visit Cordoba and Linareswho are fighting to return to the top five positions, as well as Pontevedra on the last day, when he may have exhausted his chances of permanence.

In Group 2, Eldense and Amorebieta have the advantage due to direct promotion

The first two from group 2 won their obligations and took advantage of the defeats of Castellonhe Murcia and Royal Society B use in the fight for direct promotion. He older, who was first throughout the second round, did not fail (0-1) in the away game against Calahorra, which was practically written off. For his part, he Amorebieta He endured a stretch in the derby with the San Sebastian branch, which he won (0-1) with a goal by Julen Jon Guerrero, the son of the historic Athletic player, on loan from Castilla. Former athlete Rayco Rodríguez plays in the Biscay team.

Both teams took advantage of the kick Castellon which rose to second place, but fell (3-1) away to Sabadell, who thus left the relegation zone. Former athletes Stable and Skull They were the starters of the black and white. On the other hand, a goal from Victor Narroon loan from Dépor u Atlético Balearesdoubled Murcia in Nova condominium (0-1). Pepper trees have not lost since January. The second big winner of the day was a branch of Barcelonawho beat SD Logrones for 3-0.

The promotion phase, in which the four qualifiers from groups 1 and 2 will meet, will be played through two double-sided elimination rounds that will correspond to the semi-finals, where the second will face the fifth, and the third will face the fourth, as well as the final between the winners of the previous crossover. Decisive matches will always be played on the home field of the best ranked team in the regular season. In case of a tie at the end of extra time, the one with the best position in the league will be declared the winner.