Spanish Segunda Division 2025-2026 Fixtures, Results & Standings

About LaLiga 2 (Spanish Segunda Division)

LaLiga 2, officially known as LaLiga Hypermotion, is the second division of professional men’s football in Spain, operating directly under LaLiga (Primera División). It serves as the primary promotion league to LaLiga and is managed by Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional.

Founded in 1929, LaLiga 2 plays a crucial role in the Spanish football pyramid, nurturing rising clubs and developing talents who often make their mark in top-tier Spanish football and beyond.

Competition Format

LaLiga 2 consists of 22 teams competing in a double round-robin system:

• Each team plays 42 matches (home and away vs. each opponent).
• Points: Win = 3, Draw = 1, Loss = 0.

Promotion & Relegation:

• Top 2 teams gain automatic promotion to LaLiga (Primera División).
• Teams ranked 3rd to 6th enter a playoff for the third promotion spot.
• The bottom 4 teams are relegated to Primera Federación (third tier).

Continental Qualification

LaLiga 2 teams do not qualify directly for continental competitions. However, upon promotion to LaLiga, they gain the opportunity to compete for UEFA Champions League or Europa League spots based on their future LaLiga performance.

Top Scorers & Notable Players

LaLiga 2 has produced many elite-level players who later rose to stardom in LaLiga and Europe.

Notable past players include:

• Iago Aspas, Dani Olmo, Santi Cazorla, Takefusa Kubo

Historical top scorers:

• Nino – the all-time top scorer of Segunda División with 194 goals.

Defending Champions

The 2024/25 LaLiga 2 champion was Lavente, who earned automatic promotion to LaLiga.

League Tier

LaLiga 2 is the second-tier division in Spanish football, directly below LaLiga. Promotion from this league grants access to Spain’s top-flight football, making it one of the most competitive second divisions in Europe.

Season Calendar

The season typically starts in mid-August and concludes in early June, including promotion playoff rounds.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: When does the LaLiga 2 season start and end?
A: The league season generally begins in August and ends in June, including playoffs.

Q: How many teams get promoted from LaLiga 2?
A: Three teams are promoted — the top two automatically, and one via playoffs.

Q: How many matches are played in a season?
A: Each team plays 42 matches per season.

Q: Can LaLiga 2 teams qualify for UEFA competitions?
A: Not directly. They must first gain promotion to LaLiga to access UEFA competition routes.

Q: Which club has the most LaLiga 2 titles?
A: Real Murcia holds the record for the most Segunda División championships.