Gimnàstic de Tarragona was harmed by its defeat against Marbella in a stretch of the season in which every detail weighs. The maroon team remains with 40 points and stays out of the relegation zone, but has also conceded the particular goal average against the Andalusian team, which with this victory avoids its mathematical relegation.
A defeat with an effect on the standings
The matchday leaves a tighter scenario for Nàstic. Beyond the result, the Tarragona team loses a direct reference with Marbella, a rival immersed in the fight for permanence. The situation remains open for the granas, who continue outside the red spots, although with a short margin and with several tie-breakers still to be resolved.
Sevilla Atlético is already condemned to relegation, while Marbella maintains options to stay in the category after its triumph. In this context, Nàstic faces the last weeks of the championship with the need to secure points so as not to depend on third parties.
The goal average and the general difference, decisive factors
The Tarragona team now presents a general goal difference of -8, a fact that can acquire importance if equality is maintained until the end. Furthermore, it has the goal average tied with Juventud Torremolinos, Murcia and Tarazona, another of the teams that appear in the risk zone or its immediate surroundings.
In the case of Tarazona, the precedent is still pending full resolution. The Aragonese team won by 2 to 1 against Nàstic in the first leg match, so the direct duel of the second leg will have added value in the fight for permanence.
Five matchdays to secure permanence
Nàstic has five matches left to close the season and ensure continuity. The calendar includes demanding away games and several direct clashes.
- FC Cartagena, away
- Sevilla Atlético, at home
- Tarazona, away
- Europa, at home
- Hércules, away
With 40 points and still out of the relegation zone, the Tarragona team maintains the margin, although the defeat against Marbella forces it to look with more attention at both the standings and the tie-breakers. The next matchdays, especially the clashes against direct rivals, will mark if Nàstic manages to sustain itself without difficulties or reaches the end with permanence still in play.