Sabadell Promoted to Segunda División After Playoff Victory Over Zamora
Sabadell secured promotion to Spain’s Segunda División (Hypermotion) with a 4-0 second-leg win over Zamora at Nova Creu Alta, overturning a 1-0 first-leg deficit. Goals from López-Pinto, Eneko, Quadri, and Moreno sealed the victory, triggering a pitch invasion and wild celebrations. The result ends Sabadell’s five-year absence from professional football and marks their climb from Segunda RFEF to the second tier. The match also benefits CD Castellón fans, who gain a nearby away fixture.
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Sabadell defeats Zamora 4-0, secures promotion to Segunda División and provides close away trip for Castellón fans
Sabadell achieved a historic comeback at Nova Creu Alta, defeating Zamora 4-0 in the second leg of their promotion playoff. After trailing 1-0 from the first leg, the team leveled in regular time through Javi López Pinto. Eneko scored the decisive goal in the 90th minute, followed by stoppage-time goals from Quadri and Moreno, sealing a 4-0 victory and promotion to Spain's Segunda División. The result also benefits CD Castellón fans, as Sabadell will be one of their opponents next season, offering one of the closest and most convenient away trips. The article notes that Eldense has also gained promotion, and both clubs will join Castellón in representing the Valencian Community in Segunda next season.
Últimas NoticiasSabadell Secures Promotion to Segunda with Comeback Win Over Zamora
Sabadell achieved a historic promotion to Spain's Segunda División by defeating Zamora 4-0 at the Nova Creu Alta. After losing the first leg 1-0, Sabadell leveled the tie early with a goal from Javi López Pinto. A dramatic 90th-minute goal by Eneko sparked the comeback, and stoppage-time strikes from Quadri and Moreno sealed the victory. The promotion means Sabadell will rejoin CD Castellón in the second division next season, a development welcomed by Castellón fans as the Nova Creu Alta is one of the closest and most convenient away venues for their supporters. Additionally, Eldense has also been promoted, representing the Valencian Community alongside Castellón in the category.
Últimas NoticiasJavier López-Pinto's Goal Sparks Sabadell's 4-0 Victory and Return to Professional Football
Sabadell achieved a decisive 4-0 victory over Zamora on June 19, 2026, securing their return to professional football after a five-year absence. The match's turning point came just 17 minutes in when young left winger Javier López-Pinto scored a powerful right-footed shot from outside the penalty area following a corner kick, leveling the aggregate tie. His goal, praised as 'one of the goals of the year,' ignited a comeback that saw teammates Eneko, Quadri, and Xavi Moreno add further goals. The win fulfilled the team's dream of competing in the second tier next season.
FútbolSabadell 4-0 Zamora: Sabadell Promoted to Segunda Division After Five Years
Sabadell secured promotion back to Spain's Segunda División with a dominant 4-0 victory over Zamora at a packed Nova Creu Alta (11,908 spectators). López-Pinto opened the scoring in the 18th minute with a thunderous strike. Zamora pushed for an equalizer, hitting the woodwork and having a penalty appeal rejected after VAR review. As regulation time expired, Eneko made it 2-0. Quadri added a third on the counterattack, triggering a 13-minute pitch invasion by ecstatic fans. After the restart, Xavi Moreno capitalized on a defensive error to make it 4-0. The result ends Sabadell's five-year absence from professional football.
FútbolSabadell Returns to Segunda After Dramatic Playoff Victory Over Zamora
Sabadell secured promotion to Segunda División (Hypermotion) five years after relegation, by defeating Zamora 4-0 in the second leg of the Primera RFEF playoff at Nova Creu Alta. Trailing 1-0 from the first leg, Sabadell equalized in the 18th minute through a brilliant López-Pinto strike from a short corner. The second half saw Zamora hit the woodwork twice and have a penalty appeal denied. Eneko then scored a crucial second goal from a rebound to seal the win, with late goals from Quadri and Moreno completing the rout. The victory capped a remarkable two-season climb from Segunda RFEF to the second tier of Spanish football, sparking a pitch invasion and wild celebrations at the stadium.
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