"Racing" returns to La Liga after 14 years in the lower divisions.
This happened after the team's 4-1 victory over "Real Valladolid" in the 40th round of the Spanish Segunda. The match took place at the "Campos de Sport de El Sardinero" stadium in Santander, Spain.
Forward Asier Villalibre scored in the 33rd minute, midfielder Suleymane Camara (90+5) and midfielder Andres Martin scored in the 62nd and 73rd minutes for the winning team. Defender Mohamed Jauab scored for the losing team in the 42nd minute.
After 40 matches in the Spanish Second Division, "Racing" leads the standings with 78 points, seven points ahead of "Deportivo" and "Almeria". "Deportivo" has one game in hand. With two games left until the end of the championship, "Racing" will not fall below second place and will play in La Liga next season.