Deportivo La Coruña Aims for Second Division Title After Securing Promotion

Deportivo La Coruña, under the leadership of Venezuelan banker Juan Carlos Escotet, is aiming to cap off a historic season by winning Spain's Second Division title, even after securing promotion to LaLiga EA Sports. Escotet expressed his ambition during an event at Espacio Avenida de Abanca.

"We are going for 80 points to be the champions of the league," Escotet stated. With only one match left in the 2025-26 season, Deportivo La Coruña sits in second place with 77 points, two points behind leaders Racing de Santander. Their title hopes depend on Racing de Santander dropping points in the final game.

Escotet motivated the players, reminding them of their significance to the city's history and urging them to secure a victory in their upcoming match against Cádiz Club de Fútbol on Sunday, May 31. This season marks a significant return for "Dépor," which last played in the top division in the 2017-18 season before facing financial and sporting difficulties that led them to the third tier. They returned to the second division in 2024 and have now achieved promotion back to the elite.

The team secured their promotion by defeating Real Valladolid 0-2, with a brace from Cameroonian striker Bil Nsongo. In addition to Deportivo La Coruña and Racing de Santander, other teams like Almería, Málaga, Las Palmas, Castellón, Burgos, and Eibar are competing for the remaining promotion playoff spots.