Girona failed to secure a crucial win against Elche at home on May 23, 2026, drawing 1-1 and confirming their relegation from LaLiga [1, 2, 3]. The team needed a victory to avoid the drop but fell behind in the first half and only managed to equalise in the second half [1, 3, 2]. Two seasons ago, Girona finished third in LaLiga and earned a Champions League campaign, making their drop this year a rapid fall from grace [1, 3].
Real Oviedo also joined Girona in relegation after finishing at the bottom of the table [1, 3, 2]. Mallorca defeated Real Oviedo 3-0 on the final day but were relegated as well after finishing on 42 points. They lost the head-to-head tiebreaker against Osasuna and Levante despite their win [1, 3, 2].
Barcelona had already clinched the LaLiga title two weeks earlier but closed the season with a 3-1 loss at home to Valencia [1, 3, 2]. The match marked the end of their campaign as champions.
Real Madrid beat Athletic Bilbao 4-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu in a notable farewell to defender Dani Carvajal, who finished his career with 451 appearances for the club. Players Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe scored in the match [1, 3, 2].
Celta Vigo secured sixth place and a spot in the Europa League after a 1-0 win over Sevilla [1, 3, 2]. Meanwhile, Getafe earned qualification for the UEFA Conference League by finishing seventh with a 1-0 victory against Osasuna [1, 3, 2].
Girona’s relegation ends one of the more remarkable recent stories in Spanish football, having been among Europe’s top teams just two seasons prior. Their next challenge will be competing in the Segunda División in the 2026-27 season.
