Celta Fortuna Wins Historic Promotion to Spanish Second Division
Celta Fortuna, the reserve team of RC Celta de Vigo, secured their first-ever promotion to LaLiga Hypermotion (Spain's second division) by defeating Ponferradina 4-1 in a Primera RFEF playoff final on June 20, 2026, at Balaídos. Hugo González scored twice, with Bernard Somuah and Adrià Capdevila adding goals, as 18,000–20,000 fans witnessed the milestone. Ponferradina's Borja Valle equalized before halftime, but Celta Fortuna dominated the second half. The win joins them with promoted clubs Eldense, Tenerife, and Sabadell for the 2026-2027 season.
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Celta Fortuna 4-1 Ponferradina: Promotion Secured in Primera RFEF Playoff
In a decisive Primera RFEF playoff match on June 20, 2026, Celta Fortuna secured promotion to the next division by defeating Ponferradina 4-1. Hugo was the star of the match, scoring a brace, while Somuah and Capde added the other goals to seal a comprehensive victory. The result marks a significant achievement for the team in the Spanish football league system.
Fútbol en AS.comCelta Fortuna Achieves Historic Promotion to Segunda A
Celta Fortuna, the reserve team of Celta Vigo, secured a historic promotion to Segunda A (Spanish second division) after a dominant 4-1 victory over Ponferradina at Balaídos. Hugo González opened the scoring in the 22nd minute, but Borja Valle equalized for the visitors just before halftime. In the second half, González converted a penalty to restore the lead, followed by goals from Somuah and Capdevila. Ponferradina finished with ten men after Cortés received a red card. The match, played in front of 20,000 spectators, marked a milestone for the reserve side under coach Fredi Álvarez.
FútbolHugo González Leads Celta Fortuna to Historic Promotion with 4-1 Win Over Ponferradina
Celta Fortuna, the reserve team of Celta de Vigo, secured a historic promotion to the Spanish Second Division after defeating Ponferradina 4-1 at Balaídos. The match, played on June 20, 2026, was dominated by Hugo González, who scored twice, including a first-half opener assisted by Andrés Antañón and a second-half penalty. Borja Valle equalized for Ponferradina just before halftime with a clever finish, but Celta Fortuna took control in the second half. Undabarrena's handball led to González's penalty, and late goals from Somuah and Capde sealed the victory in front of 18,007 spectators. The Valencian winger was hailed as the hero of the promotion, with his creative play drawing comparisons to Maradona. Ponferradina's Cortés was sent off late for a frustration kick.
Fútbol en AS.comCelta Fortuna Promoted; Real Zaragoza Learns Primera RFEF Opponents
Celta Fortuna defeated SD Ponferradina 4-1 at Balaídos in the promotion final to LaLiga Hypermotion (Segunda División), earning promotion for the first time in the reserve team's history. Hugo González scored twice, with Bernard Somuah and Capde adding late goals after Borja Valle had equalized for Ponferradina. As a result, Ponferradina remains in Primera RFEF alongside Real Zaragoza, which was relegated from LaLiga Hypermotion. Zaragoza now knows all 39 other teams in Primera RFEF for the upcoming season. However, if an East-West split is confirmed, Zamora and Ponferradina likely will not be in Zaragoza's group; the decision is expected on Wednesday. The article also lists all 40 teams in Primera RFEF, including promoted, relegated, and surviving clubs.
Últimas NoticiasCórdoba CF to Face Promoted Celta Fortuna in 2026-2027 LaLiga Hypermotion Season
Celta Fortuna, the reserve team of RC Celta de Vigo, has secured the final promotion ticket to LaLiga Hypermotion (Spain's second division) for the 2026-2027 season by defeating Ponferradina 4-1 in the promotion playoff second leg at the Municipal de Barreiro. Goals from Hugo González (2), Bernard Somuah, and Adria Capdevila sealed the victory after Ponferradina's Borja Valle equalized just before halftime. Celta Fortuna joins champions Eldense, Tenerife, and Sabadell in moving up from Primera Federación. The article notes that Córdoba CF, who will face Celta Fortuna next season, have not played them since the 2022-2023 season when the two teams split their matches. Key players for promoted Celta Fortuna include top scorers Hugo González (14 regular-season goals) and Álvaro Marín (12 goals), as well as 18-year-old center-back Anxo Rodríguez.
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