Stefan Džodić’s 93rd-Minute Winner Sends Almería to Promotion Final — Almería 3-2 Castellón (4-3 Agg)

If you love last-minute drama, last night’s LaLiga 2 playoff semi-final was made for you. Stefan Džodić buried a stoppage-time winner in the 90+4th minute to send UD Almería into an absolute frenzy at the Power Horse Stadium, sealing a 3-2 win on the night and a heart-stopping 4-3 aggregate victory over CD Castellón on June 9, 2026.

Almería vs Castellón 3-2 Highlights — A Playoff Thriller for the Ages

In front of 17,007 passionate fans in Almería, Spain, this LaLiga 2 Promotion Playoff Semi-Final second leg had everything — early goals, a stunning comeback, a sucker punch, and a stoppage-time winner that will live long in the memory of everyone inside the Power Horse Stadium.

Match Summary:

LaLiga 2 Playoff Results 2026 — Match Timeline: Five Goals, Zero Rest

This was not a game for the faint-hearted. From the first whistle to the final seconds, neither side gave an inch.

41′ — Adrián Embarba opens the scoring for Almería with a composed finish, assisted by Dion Lopy. The Power Horse Stadium erupts — the hosts are in front just before half-time and the tie looks to be turning their way after a 1-1 first leg draw.

But Castellón had other ideas. Like a team that refused to read the script, they came roaring back after the break.

57′ — Álex Calatrava levels it with a well-taken finish assisted by Beñat Gerenabarrena. Suddenly, Castellón are level on the night and level on aggregate. The tie is completely open.

69′ — Agustín Sienra turns the game on its head, tucking home after a sharp assist from Ronaldo. Castellón are ahead on the night — and Almería, for the first time all evening, are staring down the barrel. The away side have the upper hand, and the Almería crowd falls silent.

80′ — Álex Muñoz rescues Almería from the brink. The defender charges forward and converts from close range, with Miguel de la Fuente providing the assist. It is 2-2 on the night, 3-3 on aggregate, and the Power Horse Stadium is alive again. Extra time looms.

90+4′ — Stefan Džodić. That is all.

Stefan Džodić Last-Minute Goal — The Strike That Started a Party in Almería

There are moments in football that freeze time, and this was one of them.

Deep into stoppage time, with the tie seemingly destined for extra time, substitute Nicolás Melamed slipped a perfectly-weighted pass through to Stefan Džodić — and the 26-year-old Serbian midfielder did the rest. Cool, clinical, and completely devastating for Castellón, his low finish crept into the bottom corner and sent the Power Horse Stadium into scenes of pure, uncontrollable joy.

Džodić wheeled away in celebration as teammates and supporters alike lost their minds. It was the kind of goal that reminds you exactly why football is the most dramatic sport on the planet — a 93rd-minute winner that decided a promotion semi-final and punched Almería’s ticket to the LaLiga 2 Promotion Final.

📺 Watch the full match highlights: Almería vs Castellón — LaLiga 2 Playoff Semi-Final Highlights

Almería Advance to LaLiga 2 Promotion Final 2026 — What Happens Next?

With this 4-3 aggregate victory, UD Almería advance to the LaLiga 2 Promotion Final, where they will face the winner of the other semi-final. For a club that was relegated from LaLiga EA Sports, this is a massive step toward an immediate return to the top flight — and last night showed they have the character and the quality to go all the way.

For Castellón, it is a heartbreaking exit — a young, energetic side that pushed Almería to the very limit but ultimately fell to one moment of individual brilliance in the dying seconds.

The Promotion Final is coming. And after last night, Almería look ready for every second of it.

For full LaLiga 2 playoff results, highlights and football news, visit fawanewss.co.uk. Full fixtures, standings and promotion final details at the official LaLiga website.