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Inter Escaldes Win Andorran League Title in Derby Thriller as Government Announces National Stadium Centralisation

Inter Escaldes beat rivals Atlètic Club d'Escaldes 3-1 to win fifth Andorran league title and Champions League spot, as government plans to centralise top-flight games at National Stadium.

Key Points

  • Inter Escaldes beat Atlètic Club d'Escaldes 3-1 in derby to win fifth Multisegur Assegurances League title and Champions League spot.
  • UE Santa Coloma secured second place and Conference League spot with 3-0 win over CF Esperança.
  • Ranger's took third after 2-1 victory over Penya Encarnada.
  • Culture Minister announces all top-flight games centralised at National Stadium next season.

**Inter Escaldes Clinch Multisegur Assegurances League Title with Derby Win as Government Plans Centralisation at National Stadium**

Inter Escaldes secured their fifth Multisegur Assegurances League title and a UEFA Champions League preliminary round place after beating rivals Atlètic Club d'Escaldes 3-1 at the National Stadium in the 2024-25 season's penultimate round. Pedja Muñoz scored in the 26th minute, with Rodrigo Piloto levelling from the penalty spot before half-time. Pablo Molina restored the lead around the 69th minute, and Joseba Muguruza sealed victory with a 79th-minute penalty after Atlètic's Yeray Carpio received a red card—reports differ on whether via second yellow or direct dismissal, with one naming Cosi instead.

UE Santa Coloma locked in second place and a UEFA Conference League spot via a 3-0 win at CF Esperança's CTEO in Ordino, where Ignacio Gómez (Tato) opened scoring in the 24th, Christian García added a second in the 59th, and Rely Cabral (Raly) converted a late penalty. Esperança finished bottom and face a relegation/promotion playoff, likely against Sporting Club d'Escaldes.

Ranger's took third with a 2-1 victory over Penya Encarnada in La Massana—Borja Morales (26th), Ignacio Pinilla penalty equaliser (63rd), Leonel Prieto winner (76th). FC Santa Coloma lost 0-1 at home to FC Ordino in Borda Mateu on Brice Ghussein's 90th-minute strike, leaving them to chase Ranger's for the final European place in the last round alongside the Copa Constitució final. Carroi had a bye.

Most fixtures this season occurred at the FAF's Borda Mateu centre, with others at Baixada del Molí and Encamp's new FAF stadium. One round remains.

Separately, Culture and Sports Minister Mònica Bonell announced the government and FAF will centralise all top-flight matches at the public National Stadium from next season. She said the executive discussed league needs with the FAF and committed to providing required services there, as the Encamp venue remains unavailable. Rugby and Enfaf youth games will continue unaffected, with this season achieving balanced use among FAF, VPC athletics, and Andorran Rugby Federation.

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