Rafael Alonso Clears Real Madrid Castilla for Segunda Playoff

Real Madrid Castilla will take part in the promotion playoff to Segunda División. The decision was issued Monday night by Judge Rafael Alonso. Judge Rafael Alonso serves as the Juez Único de Competiciones No Profesionales. His ruling confirms Castilla's eligibility while confirming Pontevedra's official exclusion. MD reported on Saturday that Castilla was set to fight for promotion. The report anticipated the playoff before the official ruling. The promotion playoff determines which clubs ascend from the non‑professional tier to Segunda División. Pontevedra's exclusion removes them from contention. Castilla now prepares for the upcoming playoff matches. Their performance will decide whether they join the professional second tier.