Olot will play Reus at the Municipal de Reus stadium this Sunday afternoon, with the Garrotxa-based club having its first chance to mathematically secure permanence in Spain's Second RFEF division. With two matches left in the regular season, the point earned last weekend against Barça Atlètic (1-1) means Olot controls its own destiny for survival, according to Diari de Girona.
The path to safety is clear. A win against Reus would guarantee their spot. Even with three points still in play after Sunday, the direct match between Barbastro and Castellón B means neither team can accumulate six points and overtake Olot, which holds the head-to-head advantage. A victory would prevent any concerns about a play-out or direct relegation.
Scenarios for Survival
Should Olot draw against Reus, mathematical survival could still be confirmed if Ibiza Islas Pitiusas fails to win their match. A defeat in Reus, however, would extend the suspense until the final matchday. In that scenario, Roger Vidal's team would host Valencia Mestalla, a team with enough points to be safe, at the Municipal stadium. A win in that final game would also secure Olot's permanence.
The team is determined to avoid a last-day decider. Oriol Ayala, a player for Olot, told Diari de Girona, "We want to win in Reus and not wait until the last day." This reflects the club's desire to seal their divisional status promptly.
Looking ahead, securing safety this weekend would allow Olot to approach their final home game against Valencia Mestalla without pressure, potentially focusing on finishing the season strongly and planning for the next campaign in the Second RFEF.
