In a thrilling Segunda Division encounter, Real Valladolid edged CD Leganes 3-2 in a match that swung back and forth at the Estadio José Zorrilla. The victory keeps Valladolid firmly in the promotion playoff picture, while Leganes' automatic promotion hopes suffered a setback in this six-pointer. Valladolid raced into an early two-goal lead, scoring in the 8th and 22nd minutes to stun the visitors. Leganes showed great character to fight back, pulling a goal back before halftime and then equalizing early in the second half to set up a grandstand finish. The winner came from the penalty spot in the 75th minute after a handball in the box, which was calmly converted to send the home fans into raptures. The match was a showcase of attacking intent from both sides, with the goalkeepers forced into several key saves. The win moves Valladolid into the top six, while Leganes slip a few places in the tightly packed upper half of the table.