Elche Triumphs 4-0 Over Deportivo to Secure La Liga Return

Deportivo suffered a 0-4 defeat to Elche in the 42nd round of the Spanish Segunda Division. This victory enabled the green-striped team to return to La Liga for the first time since the 2022/2023 season.

Elche striker Morad Daoudi opened the scoring in the fourth minute, and John Donald doubled the team’s lead in the 25th minute. German Valera added another goal in the 32nd minute, while Pedro Bigas scored in the 89th minute.

Deportivo finished in 15th place with 53 points and will remain in Segunda. Elche secured promotion to La Liga, finishing second with 77 points.

Earlier, Levante topped the league and earned their spot in La Liga. In the playoff semifinals for the right to compete in the top division, Almeria will face Oviedo (June 7 and 11), while Racing will go up against Mirandes (June 8 and 12). The final playoff matches are scheduled for June 15 and 21.