Real Madrid Castilla miss promotion after 2-2 draw at Guadalajara

Real Madrid Castilla’s hopes of promotion to Segunda División ended with a 2-2 draw at already-relegated Guadalajara on the final matchday. The Castilla side required a victory to secure their place in the top flight but fell short, finishing sixth in Primera Federación. The match against Guadalajara saw Real Madrid Castilla twice take the lead, only for the hosts to respond and salvage a point. Despite the draw, the result left Castilla four points behind promoted teams as they ended the season level on points with sixth-placed Pontevedra, who advanced due to a superior goal difference. Real Madrid Castilla began the match as favorites but struggled to break down Guadalajara’s defensive shape. The visitors opened the scoring in the first half, but Guadalajara equalized shortly after. A second goal for Castilla restored their lead before half-time, yet Guadalajara equalized again before the break. The second half mirrored the first, with both sides creating chances but unable to find a decisive winner. Guadalajara nearly scored a third goal in the closing stages, with a header narrowly missing the target. The draw ensured Guadalajara finished their season with a point. With the result, Real Madrid Castilla finished the campaign in sixth position, four points adrift of the promotion places. Pontevedra, level on points, claimed a higher goal difference to secure sixth place. The season ends without the anticipated progress for Real Madrid Castilla, who had shown promise throughout the campaign but fell short in key moments. Their failure to capitalize on this final opportunity means they will remain in Primera Federación next season. Guadalajara, already relegated, salvaged a point from their final match after a difficult campaign. Their draw with Castilla provided a small consolation in an otherwise disappointing season. Real Madrid Castilla’s focus now turns to regrouping and addressing the missed opportunities in the transfer window and final matches to return stronger next year.