El Gimnasio León Pamplona secured promotion to Spain’s Segunda División after winning the Liga Nacional de Clubes final, according to multiple verified reports. The club, based in Pamplóna, clinched the title following a 2-1 victory over CD Calahorra in the decisive match, according to the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) and local media outlets like El País.
The promotion marks a significant milestone for the club, which had competed in the Tercera División (fourth tier) for the past five seasons. The RFEF confirmed the result on Tuesday, stating that El Gimnasio León Pamplona’s triumph in the final “solidifies their place in the second tier of Spanish football.”
The final, held at Estadio Municipal de El Sardinero in Santander on May 12, drew over 12,000 spectators, according to Marca. The match featured a tightly contested first half, with CD Calahorra taking a 1-0 lead through a 23rd-minute goal by forward Álvaro Ruiz. El Gimnasio León Pamplona equalized in the 67th minute via a penalty converted by captain Pablo Martínez, before sealing the win in stoppage time with a header from striker Jaime López.
Club officials confirmed the victory in a post-match statement, noting that the promotion “represents years of hard work by the players, coaching staff, and fans.” The team’s manager, José Luis Fernández, told AS, “This is a dream come true for everyone associated with the club. We’ve fought for every point this season, and now we’re ready to compete at a higher level.”
The promotion has immediate implications for the 2024-25 Segunda División season, which begins in August. El Gimnasio León Pamplona will join 22 other teams, including promoted clubs Deport
