Racing Santander dominated the 2025-26 LaLiga 2 regular season to finish first with 82 points and secure automatic promotion, while Deportivo de La Coruña earned the second direct spot on 77 points through consistent form and strong goal difference. Málaga claimed the final promotion via playoffs, defeating Almería in the final after navigating earlier rounds against Las Palmas and others, marking their return to LaLiga after an eight-year absence. Key factors included high-scoring attacks from the promoted sides, tight battles for playoff positions among Almería, Las Palmas, and Castellón, and the standard two direct ascents plus playoff format that rewards late momentum over the 42-match campaign.