Three football clubs from L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, just south-west of Barcelona, play their promotion play-off return legs this Saturday, with a place in the 3rd Catalan men's league at stake. According to Diari Catalunya, Atlético Marina goes into the matches as the top favourite to go up.
For local football in L'Hospitalet, these games matter. Promotion would raise the profile of the clubs, give players a higher level of competition and bring more attention to the amateur game in the city.
L'Hospitalet de Llobregat is Catalonia's second-largest city and sits right next to Barcelona. Its clubs often play an important role in neighbourhood life, with match days bringing together players, families and supporters across the city.
Atlético Marina is the leading contender, but the other two L'Hospitalet sides also still have a route to promotion. All three clubs have reached this stage through a season of work from players, coaches and volunteers, and Saturday's results will decide what comes next.
The play-offs are another reminder of how strong grassroots football remains across the Barcelona area. For readers following local sport, you can also see more coverage on our Sport and Community pages.
Originally published by Diari Catalunya. Read the original report.
