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Similar plans are being carried out or broached in cities such as Gijon, Castello and Elche after the two parties reached coalition deals following local elections in May.

Last month, after Spain’s conservative and hard-right parties crushed the left in local elections, the winners in Elche, a small southeastern town known for an ancient sculpture and shoe exports, signed an agreement with consequences for the future of Spain — and the rest of Europe.

Valladolid is currently in 18th place, the last spot that will tumble along with already demoted Espanyol and Elche.

Cadiz, in 14th place, will play at Elche needing only a draw to ensure its survives.

Last-place Elche, already relegated, drew 1-1 with ninth-place Sevilla at home.