Villarreal have sealed an instant return to La Liga
by securing a second-placed finish in the
Segunda Division on Saturday.
The Madrigal outfit, who suffered the ignominy
of relegation from the Spanish top-flight last
term, confirmed automatic promotion from the
second-tier by beating Almeria 1-0 at home.
Jonathan Pereira Rodriguez grabbed the all-
important goal for the hosts, who could have
been leapfrogged into the final promotion spot
by their opponents had they suffered defeat on
the final day of the season.
However, Almeria will now enter the play-offs
along with Girona, Alcorcon and Las Palmas.
Elche’s status as Segunda Division champions was
unthreatened going into the last day, meaning
they will play top-flight football for the first time
since 1989 next season.
Villarreal manager Marcelino Garcia Toral has
now led three teams to promotion from the
Segunda Division, having previously achieved the
feat with Real Zaragoza and Recreativo de
Huelva.
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