Segunda División B 2004–05 Season Review
The 2004–05 season of the Segunda División B—the third tier of the Spanish football league system—ran from August 2004 to May 2005. This competitive campaign featured teams divided into four regional groups, battling for promotion to the Second Division through a rigorous league format and the subsequent Liguilla de Ascenso (promotion play-offs).
The season was marked by the dominance of reserve teams and established regional powerhouses, with Real Madrid B, Ponferradina, Alicante, and Sevilla B emerging as the group champions.
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Key Facts
- Champions: Real Madrid B (Group I), SD Ponferradina (Group II), Alicante CF (Group III), and Sevilla B (Group IV).
- Promoted Teams: Real Madrid B, Hércules, Alicante, Castellón, and Lorca successfully moved up to the Second Division.
- Top Scorer: Kepa Blanco of Sevilla FC B led the scoring charts with 23 goals.
- Structure: The league was organized into four geographical groups based on Spanish autonomous communities.
Group I: Madrid, Galicia, Balearic and Canary Islands
Group I saw a fierce battle for the top spot, which was ultimately claimed by Real Madrid B with 76 points. The group was characterized by a strong presence of teams from the Canary Islands and Madrid.
Promotion and Relegation
In the Liguilla de Ascenso, Pontevedra and Racing de Ferrol secured promotion to the Second Division. Conversely, Compostela and Rayo Majadahonda were relegated to the Tercera División.
Group I Standings Summary
| Pos | Team | Pld | Pts | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid B | 38 | 76 | +32 |
| 2 | Universidad Las Palmas | 38 | 70 | +17 |
| 3 | Rayo Vallecano | 38 | 65 | +14 |
| 4 | RSD Alcalá | 38 | 63 | +10 |
| 5 | CD Leganés | 38 | 63 | +4 |
Group II: North and Central Spain
Group II comprised teams from the Basque Country, Castile and León, Cantabria, Asturias, and La Rioja. SD Ponferradina finished as champions, narrowly beating Real Unión Club by a single point.
Performance Highlights
Despite a strong regular season, the group's representatives in the Liguilla de Ascenso—including Atlético Madrid B and Real Madrid B—were eliminated before achieving promotion. Relegation affected teams such as Logroñés and Racing Santander B.
Group III: East and Mediterranean Coast
Covering Catalonia, Valencian Community, Aragon, and Navarre, Group III was won by Alicante CF. This group provided a high level of competition, with several teams finishing closely in the points table.
Promotion Success
Lleida and Gimnàstic de Tarragona were the successful teams from this group, securing their promotion to the Second Division during the play-offs.
Group IV: South and Southwest Spain
Group IV included teams from Andalusia, Extremadura, Castile La Mancha, Ceuta, Melilla, and Murcia. Sevilla B topped the table, though they shared the same points total (66) as UB Conquense.
Outcome and Relegation
Lorca Deportiva CF was the team that successfully navigated the promotion path from this group. At the bottom of the table, Arenas CyD and Jerez CF were among those relegated to the Tercera División.
Top Goalscorers Across Groups
The 2004–05 season featured several prolific strikers. The most notable performers included:
- Kepa Blanco (Sevilla FC B): 23 goals
- Andrés Ramos (UD Marbella): 20 goals
- Roberto Soldado (Real Madrid B): 21 goals
- Sendoa Agirre (Alicante CF): 18 goals
- Alejandro Suárez (UD Lanzarote): 18 goals
Frequently Asked Questions
Which teams were promoted to the Second Division in 2004–05?
The teams that earned promotion were Real Madrid B, Hércules, Alicante, Castellón, and Lorca.
Who were the group winners for the 2004–05 season?
The champions of the four groups were Real Madrid B (Group I), SD Ponferradina (Group II), Alicante CF (Group III), and Sevilla B (Group IV).
Who was the highest goalscorer in the league?
Kepa Blanco of Sevilla FC B was the top scorer with a total of 23 goals.
What was the Liguilla de Ascenso?
The Liguilla de Ascenso was the promotion play-off system used to determine which teams from the Segunda División B would be promoted to the Second Division.
Which teams were relegated from Group I?
The teams relegated from Group I to the Tercera División were Compostela and Rayo Majadahonda.