Atlético Paso Secures Promotion to Segunda RFEF

Atlético Paso has ended its season exactly as planned: with a return to the Segunda RFEF. The La Palma-based team secured direct promotion on a dramatic final matchday, clinching the Tercera RFEF title after drawing with Herbania while San Fernando suffered a defeat at the Silvestre Carrillo. This victory marks the end of a high-pressure season defined by the club's mission to bounce back immediately after relegation.

The team’s success is built on a major restructuring supported by Never Say Never, a firm linked to Andrés Iniesta. Under the guidance of sporting directors Lluís Planagumá and Jony Vega, and head coach Maxi Barrera, the club faced the heavy expectation of leading the table from the start. Barrera noted the difficulty of building a nearly entirely new squad of 22 players, praising the group for staying consistent during a competitive final stretch of the season.

The club is already planning for its return to the fourth tier. The main goal is to avoid the instability that led to their previous relegation by professionalizing their internal operations. While the final roster is still being determined, the coaching staff plans to keep the current core while adding experienced players to help solidify the team.

This promotion is more than just a sporting success; it validates a management model focused on long-term stability. While the team looks forward to competing in the Segunda RFEF, their season isn't over yet—they are still preparing to face Añaza in the Copa Heliodoro final. Barrera, who feels strongly supported by both the fans and the board, believes this stability will be the club's greatest asset heading into the new season.