In the Preferente category, Galdakao achieved a crucial 1-0 victory against Ugeraga, allowing them to maintain an 8-point lead over Mungia, currently in fourth place, with five matches left to play. The Galdakao team is currently in second position, five points ahead of Sestao River, and could practically secure promotion next matchday in a direct clash against Mungia. A win would give them an 11-point lead – with 12 points still in play – which would be almost definitive.

Their neighbors from Usansolo in the first division have an even simpler path. Umore Ona is having a spectacular season, with only one defeat, and after their 2-0 victory this weekend against Montefuerte, they lead Lekeitio by 14 points, who is precisely their next opponent. If the Usansolo team wins or draws, they would officially be a Preferente category team for the next campaign.

In the second division, Ugao complicated their situation after a 1-0 loss to Orduña. Despite remaining in first place, victories by Amorebieta, Uritarra, and Artibai, their three immediate pursuers, have reduced their lead and placed them five points away from fourth place, the first position that does not offer direct promotion or play-off options. The team managed by Guillermo Gómez will face the fourth-placed team, Artibai, in their next fixture, so a victory would put their promotion chances back on track.

Ugao's conqueror this matchday, Orduña, also dreams of reaching the first division after a win that has placed them just three points behind second and third position with five matches remaining in the championship.