The club from Galicia sat fourth in their group in the third tier in February of 2023, but now occupy fourth place in Segunda and have the chance to reach Spain’s top flight for the first time.
Racing de Ferrol are hoping to make history in the second half of the 2023/24 season. The club from the Galician city of Ferrol, with a population of just 65,000, are currently fourth in Segunda and chasing what would be a first ever appearance in Spanish football’s top tier.
That’s not the only reason why a promotion would be historic for Os Dianos Verdes – The Green Devils . It would be a back-to-back promotion if Racing Ferrol can finish in the top two positions or progress through the playoffs, as the Galician outfit only just came up from the third tier. This time last year, in February of 2023, they sat fourth in their group, before a superb end to the campaign, with five wins and two draws from their final seven games, meant they finished first and earned a ticket to Segunda.
It was a dramatic promotion and it was secured in a Galician derby on May 27th of 2023, when the club’s cosy home ground, A Malata, was packed for the visit of RC Celta’s B team. Racing de Ferrol knew that a win would bring them their first season in the second tier since 2007/08, and they did the job. A brace from striker Jardi earned a 2-0 victory and one of the most euphoric nights in the recent history of this 104-year-old club.
But, more nights of glory could be just around the corner. Racing landed in Segunda with momentum and, after getting off to a good start by going undefeated through their first five matches, they’ve consistently picked up points and been inside the top six since mid-November.
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