Leganés Secures Promotion to Second Division

A solitary goal from Álex Millán in the second half gave the home team victory against CD Mirandés.

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CD Leganés achieved a crucial 1-0 victory against CD Mirandés at the Ontime Butarque, thereby sealing their permanence in the Second Division.

The match, held at the Ontime Butarque, saw the home team, known as the 'pepineros', secure their continuity in the league thanks to a goal scored by Álex Millán midway through the second half. This result culminates a season of effort for the team.
From the outset, Leganés showed a pressing attitude, with an initial attempt from Marvel that went wide. Mirandés also generated danger, and an unfortunate clearance by Rubén Peña nearly sent the ball into his own net, hitting the post.
Throughout the first half, both teams had opportunities. Shots from Rubén Peña and Ignasi Miquel failed to convert for Leganés, while Mirandés had a goal disallowed by VAR due to a prior offside by Novoa. The score remained 0-0 at halftime.
After the restart, Mirandés once again saw a goal disallowed for offside. The decisive moment came in the 67th minute when Álex Millán, after coming on as a substitute for Diego García, capitalized on a precise cross from Dani Rodríguez to head the ball past goalkeeper Juanpa, igniting euphoria in the stands.
With the lead, coach Carlos Martínez introduced defensive changes to secure the result. In the final minutes, Óscar Plano replaced Cissé to the ovation of the crowd, which nearly filled the stadium to bid farewell to the Guinean player. Leganés defended the final onslaught from Mirandés with order, consolidating the vital victory.