A single goal from Jorge García was enough for Sestao River to bid farewell to the season with a win against Utebo. While this victory somewhat masked the team's poor performance, it was not enough for Aner Blanco's players to achieve their goal of qualifying for the Cup. Amorebieta's win in Mutilva resulted in both teams finishing the season tied on points, but the head-to-head goal difference, favoring Amorebieta, left River out of what was their last objective after what can be described as a season of failure.

The green-and-blacks, who had been group leaders in the first third of the competition, entered a bad streak at the beginning of the year, even losing 5-1 to Tudelano, and could not recover. The arrival of Aner Blanco to the bench after the departure of Aitor Calle was either insufficient or occurred too late to reverse the team's poor form in time.

The failure to qualify for the promotion play-off immediately after being relegated was unprecedented for the Las Llanas club. After being refounded and re-emerging from regional categories, River had always met, until this season, at least the objective of qualifying for the promotion play-off immediately after suffering a relegation.

As for the match itself, it lacked significant drama. Utebo arrived at Las Llanas having effectively conceded, making River's path to victory easier. Six minutes in, a cross from Castillo on the right was volleyed impeccably by Jorge García from the edge of the box, leaving Puyod with no chance. Asier Benito, after a good play by Seguín, could have scored a second before halftime but failed to convert against the Aragonese goalkeeper. Vilar Robinson made his debut in goal, and a player who was only on the field for eight minutes, ended a personally forgettable season by being sent off with a direct red card. Many players and the coach, Aner Blanco, played their last game as green-and-blacks. The announced arrival of Aitor Larrazabal to the sports management anticipates profound changes.