🏆 League 2 – Group C (2026 Season)
Final Round Recap – Matchday 46
After a grueling 46-match campaign, League 2 Group C has officially wrapped up—and the table is locked with major implications across the board.
🔝 Champions & Promotion
🥇 Limón F.C. (CTR)
A dominant season from start to finish sees Limón crowned champions with 98 points. Their attacking firepower (131 goals scored!) proved too much for the rest of the league. They secure automatic promotion to the World Premier League.
🎯 Playoff Spots (2nd–9th)
The playoff race was fiercely competitive, with several teams finishing on similar point totals:
- Real Salt Lake (USA) – 98 pts
- Cruzeiro (BRA) – 96 pts
- Santos (BRA) – 96 pts
- Bayer 04 Leverkusen (GER) – 90 pts
- Vélez Sarsfield (ARG) – 88 pts
- Toluca (MEX) – 81 pts
- CF Montreal (USA) – 80 pts
- Tigre (ARG) – 77 pts
👉 These eight teams now enter the promotion playoffs, all still dreaming of joining Limón in the top flight.
🎖 Mid-Table Outcomes
- 10th: Everton (UK) – 76 pts → qualifies for the Friendly Cup
- 11th: Tottenham (UK) – 74 pts → qualifies for the King’s Cup
Both clubs had solid seasons but fell just short of playoff contention.
⚠️ Relegation Zone
At the bottom, it was a tough campaign for several sides:
- 23rd: Braga (POR) – 35 pts
- 24th: C.D. Numancia (SPA) – 31 pts
❌ Both teams are relegated to League III after struggling throughout the season.
📉 Notable Struggles
- CSKA Moscow (RUS) and Forge FC (CAN) also endured difficult seasons, narrowly avoiding relegation.
- Defensive issues plagued many bottom-half teams, especially Braga and Numancia.
🔥 Playoff Preview
The playoffs promise to be intense, with multiple strong contenders:
⭐ Favorites
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Real Salt Lake (USA)
Finished level on points with the champions, they carry serious momentum and consistency. -
Cruzeiro (BRA) & Santos (BRA)
Both Brazilian sides ended with identical records (96 pts) and boast elite attacking quality.
⚔️ Dark Horses
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Bayer 04 Leverkusen (GER)
A balanced squad capable of beating anyone on their day. -
Vélez Sarsfield (ARG)
Strong defensively and dangerous on the counter.
🚨 Underdogs to Watch
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CF Montreal (USA)
Inconsistent but explosive—can surprise stronger teams. -
Tigre (ARG)
Snuck into 9th place but enters playoffs in decent form. -
Toluca (MEX)
Solid home form could be a key advantage.
🧠 Key Factors for Promotion
- Form in the last 5 matches – Momentum matters now more than ever
- Goal difference – Several ties could be razor-close
- Squad depth – Fatigue after a long season may decide outcomes
🏁 Final Thoughts
Limón F.C. deservedly goes up, but the real drama is just beginning. With 8 teams battling for the final promotion spot(s), expect high tension, surprise results, and possibly heartbreak for some of the league’s strongest sides.
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