Real Madrid C relegated to Tercera Federación after 3-1 loss

Real Madrid C have been relegated to the Tercera Federación, the fifth level of Spanish football, after a 3-1 defeat to CD Estepona on Saturday. The match determined the club's fate for the upcoming season. The loss came in the second leg of the stay‑playoff, held at the Municipal Francisco Muñoz Pérez stadium. The fixture was the decisive encounter after an earlier leg earlier in the week. The result confirmed the club's drop, ending its season in Segunda RFEF and consigning the team to the lower division for the next campaign. The relegation follows a disappointing campaign for the reserve side. The Municipal Francisco Muñoz Pérez turned into a 'caldera' as roughly 4,000 spectators filled the stands for the decisive encounter. The atmosphere was intense despite the outcome. Supporters in the crowd celebrated loudly the continuity of their team in Segunda RFEF. Their chants highlighted the mixed emotions surrounding the match. The relegation represents a significant setback for La Fábrica, Real Madrid's renowned youth academy, which will now operate at a lower competitive level. The academy's development pathway may be affected by the change in division. Real Madrid C will aim to regroup and pursue promotion from the Tercera Federación in the upcoming season. The club will look to rebuild its squad and restore its status.