Key Matches in Segunda División’s 22nd Round

Spain’s Segunda División, also known as Liga Hypermotion, returns from the winter break with its 22nd round of fixtures. The highlight of the weekend is undoubtedly the Asturian derby between Sporting Gijón and Real Oviedo. Current league leaders Almería face an away trip to Córdoba, while Racing Santander visits Albacete and Mirandés travels to Huesca. Another intriguing clash sees Deportivo La Coruña play away at Málaga in what promises to be an exciting return to action for Spain’s second tier.

Here’s the full schedule for Matchday 22:

• Friday: Granada vs Burgos (20:30)
• Saturday:
  • Racing Ferrol vs Cartagena (14:00)
  • Huesca vs Mirandés (16:15)
  • Albacete vs Racing Santander (16:15)
  • Málaga vs Deportivo La Coruña (18:30)
  • Tenerife vs Castellón (18:30)
  • Real Oviedo vs Sporting Gijón (21:00)
• Sunday:
  • Córdoba vs Almería (14:00)
  • Cádiz vs Levante (16:15)
  • Elche vs Real Zaragoza (16:15)
• Monday: CD Eldense vs Eibar

The Asturian derby between Real Oviedo and Sporting Gijón is the standout fixture. Oviedo currently sit sixth with 35 points, while Sporting are ninth with 30 points. League leaders Almería will look to maintain their position at the top as they visit Córdoba. Racing Santander, winless in six matches, hope to end their poor run at Albacete. Other notable games include Mirandés’ trip to Huesca, Elche hosting Zaragoza in a crucial match for the title race, Málaga welcoming Deportivo La Coruña, and Levante visiting Cádiz.

Granada vs Burgos kicks off the first round of 2025 on Friday, while CD Eldense vs Eibar concludes the matchday on Monday evening.