La Liga Matchday 38 Round-Up: Girona and Mallorca Fall to Segunda

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The final day of La Liga’s season saw nine matches played simultaneously, with the outcomes confirming the relegation of Girona and Mallorca to the Segunda División.

Valencia 3-1 Barcelona

Champions Barcelona were defeated by Valencia at Mestalla, despite taking an early lead. Valencia staged a comeback to secure a victory in their final home game of the season.

Real Betis 2-1 Levante

Levante secured their La Liga status for another season despite a loss against Real Betis. Although Levante conceded an early goal, they managed to equalize before Betis scored the decisive goal. However, favorable results elsewhere ensured Levante’s survival.

Real Madrid 4-2 Athletic Club

Real Madrid concluded their season with an entertaining six-goal thriller against Athletic Club at the Bernabeu, finishing their campaign with a win.

Alaves 1-2 Rayo Vallecano

Rayo Vallecano secured an away victory against Alaves. While this win wasn’t enough to secure a European spot through the league, it provided a positive end to their domestic season, with their focus now shifting to their upcoming UEFA Conference League final.

Getafe 1-0 Osasuna

Getafe ended their impressive season with a victory over Osasuna. This win secured Getafe’s qualification for the UEFA Conference League, while Osasuna also confirmed their safety in La Liga.

Girona 1-1 Elche

After four seasons in the top flight, Girona has been relegated to the Segunda División following a draw against Elche. Elche secured their place in La Liga for the upcoming season with this result. Girona took the lead, but Elche equalized, and Girona couldn’t find the winning goal needed to avoid the drop. This marks the end of a disappointing season for Girona, with significant player and coaching changes expected.

Celta Vigo 1-0 Sevilla

Celta Vigo secured sixth place in the league with a win against Sevilla, earning them a spot in the Europa League next season. The decisive goal came in the second half.

RCD Mallorca 3-0 Real Oviedo

Despite a convincing final-day victory against Real Oviedo, Mallorca was relegated to Segunda. Although they scored three goals, results elsewhere, particularly Elche’s draw at Girona, meant the points were insufficient to avoid the drop. Mallorca will return to the second tier after five seasons in La Liga.

Espanyol 1-1 Real Sociedad

Espanyol and Real Sociedad ended their seasons with a draw. Real Sociedad took the lead, but Espanyol managed to equalize late in the game, sharing the spoils on the final matchday.

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