Castellón held by Almería in playoff first leg, tie to be decided in return match

Almería managed to secure a draw against Castellón, leaving the crucial promotion playoff tie unresolved heading into the second leg. The match, played on Almería's home ground, ended with a result that sets up a tense decider in Andalusia.

Castellón, led by Pablo Hernández, appeared to control the game and generate more scoring opportunities than their opponents. However, the team's inability to convert these chances into goals proved to be their undoing, allowing Almería to remain in contention.

The effectiveness of Almería's play, despite being outmatched in possession and chances created, was enough to secure the draw. This result means the promotion aspirations for both teams now hinge on the outcome of the return fixture.

The final decision on which team will advance to the next stage of the promotion playoff will be made in the upcoming match on Almería's home turf. The pressure will be on Castellón to find their scoring touch, while Almería will aim to capitalize on any further opportunities.