CD Laguna Secures Promotion to Tercera Federación After Decade-Long Absence
CD Laguna has secured promotion to the Tercera Federación after a 4-3 aggregate victory over UD Los Llanos, marking the club's return to the division following a ten-year absence.
Canarian regional football saw a significant shift this weekend as CD Laguna secured promotion to the Tercera Federación. After a decade-long absence, the team earned their spot at the Francisco Peraza stadium by defeating UD Los Llanos in the final playoff round.
The tie ended with a 4-3 aggregate score, marking the end of a ten-year journey that began after the 2014/2015 season. The second leg was a tense affair; despite UD Los Llanos taking an early lead, CD Laguna—managed by Fabián Rivero—rallied in the second half with goals from Alyson and Borja Llarena to win 2-1. The match ended in controversy, however, as a stoppage-time goal for the visitors was disallowed for a foul on the goalkeeper, sparking frustration from the La Palma delegation.
This promotion changes the lineup for the upcoming Tercera Federación season. CD Laguna joins Añaza, as well as Las Palmas Preferente clubs Estrella and Sociedad Deportiva Villaverde Norte, in the division.
The final structure of the league for the 2026/27 season still depends on UD Tamaraceite’s playoff match against Guijuelo for a spot in the Segunda RFEF. If UD Tamaraceite fails to promote, UD Los Llanos is the top candidate to fill the resulting vacancy based on their performance record. If UD Tamaraceite does succeed, the list of potential beneficiaries would expand to include UD Sotavento Playas de Fuerteventura. These complex promotion rules highlight the demanding nature of a system designed to balance representation across the islands in Spanish semi-professional football.