This is a summary of the La Liga matches played on Friday and Saturday during matchday 34 of the 2025-26 season, as the competition enters its decisive final stages.
Mallorca Boosts Survival Hopes with Montilivi Success
Girona 0-1 Mallorca
Mallorca has extended their lead over the relegation zone to four points in La Liga following a narrow victory against Girona. Samu Costa scored the game’s only goal shortly before halftime. Leo Roman was also instrumental, making several crucial saves to secure a vital clean sheet.
Five-Star Villarreal Seals Champions League Qualification
Villarreal 5-1 Levante
Villarreal has joined Barcelona and Real Madrid in qualifying for next season’s Champions League, achieving this in impressive fashion with a resounding derby win. Georges Mkautadze opened the scoring in the 38th minute. Although Carlos Espi equalized for Levante, the home team added four more goals in the second half through Alberto Moleiro, Mkautadze again, Tajon Buchanan, and Nicolas Pepe.
Valencia Looks Down as Atletico Madrid Claims Mestalla Win
Valencia 0-2 Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid prepared for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal, which is currently tied 1-1, with an impressive away win against Valencia. Diego Simeone opted to rest several players due to the upcoming trip to London. The breakthrough came from two young debutants, Iker Luque and Miguel “Cubo” Llorente, who were introduced at the hour mark and scored in the 74th and 82nd minutes respectively, securing a victory that brings Los Colchoneros close to guaranteeing a top-4 finish.
Nico Williams Inspires Athletic Club to Basque Derby Victory
Alaves 2-4 Athletic Club
Alaves was involved in another high-scoring match, but this time on the losing side as Athletic Club secured a thrilling six-goal victory at Mendizorroza. Antonio Blanco gave the hosts an early lead in the eighth minute, but Robert Navarro equalized shortly after halftime. Nahuel Tenaglia then put Alaves ahead, but three unanswered goals from Oihan Sancet and a brace from Nico Williams ensured a crucial win for Los Leones, who are vying for European qualification next season.
