Second division B play-offs - semi finals, first leg

Caution was the name of the game in the first leg of the play-off semi-finals with six of the eight games ending in draws, four of which were without goals. Favourites Rayo Vallecano were surprisingly held to a 1-1 draw at home to Real Unión, and Real Madrid B will bring a 0-0 scoreline back to the Bernabeu stadium against Zaragoza B. Hércules are on track for a return to the second division after winning 0-1 in the North African enclave of Ceuta, but their city rivals Alicante have an uphill battle after losing 1-0 against Lorca. (05.06.05)