Recap
Valladolid delivered a lifeless and uninspired performance in their heavy 4-1 defeat away to Racing Santander at El Sardinero and the atmosphere surrounding the club ahead of the final home match of the season reflects a side with little left to fight for. Security measures have reportedly been increased due to the expected massive presence of away supporters, while many Valladolid fans have even been selling their season tickets for prices reaching 200 euros.
The home side also enters the match severely weakened by numerous absences:
❌ Chuki (34/7)
❌ Marcos (23/3)
❌ Cañós (21/2)
❌ Bueno (19/0)
❌ Garriel (15/0)
❌ Clerc (14/0) – suspended
❌ Erlien (10/0)
❌ Ohio (4/0)
Deportivo La Coruña arrive with enormous momentum and motivation after defeating Andorra 2-1, leaving them just one victory away from securing a long-awaited return to Primera División. The excitement surrounding the club has reached extraordinary levels: the 1,057 official away tickets for Estadio José Zorrilla sold out immediately, demand reportedly surpassed 15,000 requests before the allocation draw, and it is estimated that around 5,000 Deportivo supporters will travel to Valladolid. In addition, approximately 2,000 fans gathered to send off the team before departure on Saturday.
With the decisive final match against Las Palmas still awaiting afterward, Deportivo know that every point remains priceless in their pursuit of promotion. The hunger to finally return to Primera División appears overwhelming, while Valladolid look emotionally detached, weakened and largely disconnected from the occasion.