Terrassa are the first team to be promoted to the second division A after winning their fourth group A match in a row, this time 1-3 at Barakaldo. It was comfortable win, with Besora giving them the lead ten minutes before half time and Gibanel getting a second after the break with a spectacular shot from the halfway line. When Keko made it three from close range a few minutes later it seemed all over. However the referee awarded a penalty to the Basques when Gallo fell under a challenge from Monty, and Sendoa pulled one back from the spot to set up a thrilling last ten minutes. Many fans made the long trip from Cataluña, and the local supporters were excellent hosts, applauding their victors off the pitch at the end. Terrassa last played in the second division 23 years ago, and they will replace Nàstic as the representatives from their area.

Ceuta were the only team who could catch them, and they lost 3-1 to Hércules. Parrado gave the team from Alicante the lead, but Jonathan had hit an equaliser midway through the first half. Hércules scoring twice more after the break though through Santos and a Javi Rodríguez free kick for their first victory in the playoffs. Ceuta's Juan Ramón was sent off after picking up a second yellow card near the end.

Real Madrid B kept their hopes alive with a 3-1 victory over group D leaders Almería. The locals took a two goal lead through Valdo and Miñambres, and although Armindo pulled one back after the break, Luis García made sure in the last minute. It may be one short though, as they lost by a difference of three in Almería and have the head to head goal average against them.

In the other group D game, Pontevedra stayed level with Real Madrid B after defeating Espanyol B 0-1. Capi got the only goal just before the break against the run of play, with the home side doing most of the attacking. Pontevedra are two points behind Almería, who they play in a double header over the next two weeks. With Espanyol B failing to pick up a point to date, it is now a three way contest for the top spot.

Getafe are close to promotion after defeating Hospitalet 1-2 in group C, the Catalans' first defeat on their artificial pitch all season. Barila gave the team from Madrid the lead on the stroke of half time, and Mora added a second after the break. However Hospitalet pulled one back from a dubious penalty, and the visitors had to hold on with ten men for the last ten minutes when Barila got a second booking for encroaching the area as the kick was being taken.

In the other group match Cultural Leonesa lost 1-4 to an improving Motril. The visitors scored twice through Ortíz and Arenaza, with Angel Luis pulling one back before half time. Both sides had a player sent off early in the second half, with Martín getting a second booking for the visitors and Ibáñez being shown a red card only three minutes after coming on. Then with the game coming to an end late substitute Masegosa scored two in three minutes to take his side to second in the group. Motril are the only side who can catch Getafe, but have to beat them twice in the last two games to do so.

Compostela moved four points clear at the top of group B after defeating Mérida Promesas 1-0. Juanito scored for the Gallicians midway through the first half after good work by Alvaro. The Gallicians have a good chance of returning at the first attempt, assuming that is they are able to meet their outstanding debts with players, who have not been paid now for several weeks. They have until the end of July to do so, but if not then they will not be allowed to go up. (15.06.02)

Barcelona B lost 0-1 to Valencia B and have virtually handed the group B title to Compostela. The only goal of the game came in the sixth minute through Jandro, and the visitors held on despite having their captain Enguix sent off in the second half for a second bookable offence. Valencia keeper Rangel also saved a late penalty from Jofre after a foul on David Sánchez, and only a couple of great saves by Barça keeper Víctor Valdés stopped their opponents from extending their lead towards the end. The FC Barcelona second team now have to win both their remaining matches (which are by coincidence against Compostela themselves) to win promotion. (16.06.02)