The 2026-27 La Liga season is almost complete, with 19 of the 20 teams confirmed, including the notable return of RC Deportivo de La Coruna. This weekend marked a significant milestone as Deportivo joined Racing Club de Santander in their ascent back to Spain's top tier.

Under the guidance of Antonio Hidalgo, Deportivo achieved promotion after an impressive season, culminating in a 2-0 victory over Real Valladolid at the Estadio Municipal José Zorrilla. This win, alongside Almeria's loss to Sporting Gijon, officially secured Deportivo's place in La Liga, ending an eight-year absence since their relegation in the 2017-18 season.

Fans can anticipate the return of traditional rivals such as Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid to Riazor, along with the much-anticipated Galician derby against Celta Vigo.

Looking ahead, the final promotion spot remains undecided, with a playoff set to determine the 20th team. Six clubs are competing for four available spots:

• Almeria
• Malaga
• Las Palmas
• Castellon
• Burgos
• Eibar

As the Segunda season approaches its conclusion, Deportivo can enjoy their promotion while still eyeing the title, which would require a win against Las Palmas and a loss for Racing against Cadiz next weekend.