Balaguer's 0-3 loss to Castellar at their home stadium has left their First Division status in limbo. The team from Noguera, hampered by numerous absences in recent weeks, struggled with a lack of players, a factor that the visiting side capitalized on, appearing more solid on the pitch.
The match swung in Castellar's favor in the 22nd minute when a penalty, awarded for a foul on Estrada, was converted by Borrego, making it 0-1. From that point, Balaguer attempted to react and took the initiative, seeking an equalizer, but a lack of attacking prowess and a strong performance from the opposing goalkeeper prevented their chances from materializing, including a close-range shot from Graells just before halftime.
In the second half, Balaguer continued to press Martín's goal, but a swift counter-attack from Castellar in the 65th minute resulted in the 0-2, scored by Ibañez. Five minutes later, Estrada sealed the match with the third goal, setting the final score at 0-3.
“"We knew Castellar's potential, and we've had problems with absences for a few weeks, but even so, we tried and had good moments through hard work."
The Balaguer coach expressed his sadness over the result but highlighted his players' effort. He noted that the penalty broke the game's dynamic and that Castellar knew how to take advantage of their opportunities. Looking ahead to the final three matchdays, the main objective is to recover injured players and secure the necessary point to confirm their permanence.
Meanwhile, Tàrrega, currently in the relegation zone, remains tied on 29 points with Terlenka Barcelonista, who mark the safety line in Group 2 and also lost their match. Santboià completes the three-way tie after their defeat against Catllar, missing the chance to escape the relegation spots.
