Sant Julià de Ramis have secured promotion to Spain’s División de Honor de fútbol sala after a commanding 9-3 victory over Lloret at the Pavelló Municipal in Girona on Saturday. The result confirms their return to the fifth tier of Spanish futsal just one season after relegation, achieved with mathematical certainty four matches before the end of the regular season.
The verd-i-negre dominated from the outset, building a 4-0 halftime lead before adding five more goals in the second half to seal a emphatic win. With 57 points from a possible 63 — having lost only to Tordera and Vilafant all season — Sant Julià de Ramis now hold an unassailable advantage over their closest rivals in the promotion race.
The title was also confirmed on the same day after Caldes de Malavella, the only team that could have mathematically denied Sant Julià the league crown, lost 7-6 to Hostalriquenc. This dual achievement — promotion and league title — marks a remarkable turnaround for the Girona-based club.
Pavelló Municipal, located in the heart of Sant Julià de Ramis, was filled to capacity as the local faithful turned out in force to celebrate the team’s return to national prominence. The atmosphere, described by attendees as electric, fueled a performance that left little doubt about the outcome.
According to match officials and team sources, Sant Julià de Ramis struck early and often, with their attacking precision overwhelming Lloret’s defensive structure. The first-half barrage set the tone, and despite a brief Lloret rally in the second period, the home side restored their five-goal cushion within minutes.
Individually, several players stood out in the victory. Captain and pivot Marc Roca, who has been instrumental throughout the season, contributed two goals and an assist. Winger Arnau Vilanova added a brace, while young talent Pol García continued his breakout campaign with a goal and two assists off the bench.
Defensively, goalkeeper Adrià Ortiz made several key saves in the first half to preserve the clean sheet before Lloret managed to break through late in the game. Ortiz’s distribution also sparked multiple counterattacks, highlighting his importance beyond shot-stopping.
Lloret, already safe from relegation, showed moments of quality but lacked the cohesion to challenge Sant Julià’s intensity. Their three goals came in spells of sustained pressure, but they were unable to sustain momentum against a home side operating at peak levels.
The victory completes a near-perfect campaign for Sant Julià de Ramis, who have won 19 of their 21 league matches, drawn none, and lost only two. Their goal difference of +68 underscores the dominance they have displayed throughout the season.
Promotion to División de Honor represents a significant step up in competition, as the league features reserve teams from La Liga clubs such as Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, alongside established futsal institutions. Sant Julià de Ramis will now face stiffer opposition, including longer travel distances and higher tactical demands.
Club president Jordi Serra expressed pride in the squad’s resilience following last season’s relegation. “Coming back this way — with a title and promotion — shows the character of this group,” Serra said in a post-match interview with local radio station RAC1. “We believed in our process, and the players delivered when it mattered most.”
Head coach Xavier Pons, in his second stint at the club, emphasized collective effort over individual brilliance. “This isn’t about one player or one moment,” Pons stated. “It’s about 14 players buying into a system, day in and day out. That’s how you win leagues and earn promotions.”
The División de Honor season typically runs from September to May, with playoffs determining the final promotion spots to Segunda División. Sant Julià de Ramis, having already secured the league title, will enter the postseason as top seeds and await their quarterfinal opponent.
Their next fixture is scheduled for April 12 against CF Vilanova i la Geltrú, a match that will serve as the final regular-season game before the playoffs begin. Kickoff is set for 18:00 CEST (16:00 UTC) at Pavelló Municipal.
Fans can follow live updates via the club’s official website and social media channels, including their verified Twitter account @SantJuliaFutsal and Instagram page @santjulia_futsal. The Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) also provides live scoring and standings through its official futsal portal.
As Sant Julià de Ramis prepare to return to Spain’s national futsal stage, their rapid ascent serves as a testament to strategic planning, youth development, and unwavering community support. For a club that faced the drop just twelve months ago, the return to División de Honor is not just a promotion — it’s a statement.
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