Racing Santander and Deportivo La Coruña secured automatic promotion from the 2025-26 LaLiga 2 season by finishing first and second in the final table with 82 and 77 points, respectively, powered by consistent attacking output and defensive organization over 42 matchdays. Málaga CF claimed the third spot through the promotion playoffs, defeating Almería 2-1 on aggregate in the June 2026 final after navigating earlier ties against Castellón and Las Palmas. Key factors shaping the race included mid-season momentum shifts for the top sides, strong home records for promotion contenders, and the impact of squad depth amid a tightly contested playoff bracket involving teams like Almería and Las Palmas. The outcomes reflected the wisdom of crowds in pricing consistent performers over long-haul form rather than isolated results.