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Girona and Mallorca Relegated After Final-Day Draws in LaLiga
5/24/2026, 8:20:35 PM
Final-Day Results Seal Relegation for Girona and Mallorca
On 23 May 2026, Girona drew 1–1 with Elche at Montilivi, a result that confirmed their relegation from LaLiga. Girona entered the match needing a win to avoid the bottom three; they fell behind in the first half and equalised after the break but could not secure a winner. Simultaneously, Mallorca finished the season in 19th place with 42 points and were relegated after losing the head-to-head tiebreaker against Osasuna and Levante.
Season Context: From Champions League Qualification to Relegation
Two seasons earlier, Girona achieved a third-place finish that earned Champions League qualification. This campaign ended with the club on 40 points in 18th place, a decline that placed them in the relegation zone on the final day. Mallorca, also a recent top-flight participant, concluded the season on 42 points but were demoted due to the league’s head-to-head rule.
Match Details: Elche’s Early Goal and Girona’s Equaliser
Elche took the lead in the 39th minute when Alvaro Rodriguez, with his back to two defenders, spun and struck a powerful shot into the top corner. Girona responded in the 48th minute when Arnau Martinez capitalised on a rebound from a free-kick, restoring parity for the home side.
Points Totals and Tiebreaker Outcomes
- Girona: 40 points, 18th place.
- Mallorca: 42 points, 19th place (relegated on head-to-head).
- Real Oviedo: bottom of the table, also relegated.
- Celta Vigo secured sixth place and a Europa League berth with a 1–0 win over Sevilla.
- Getafe defeated Osasuna 1–0 to finish seventh and claim Conference League qualification.
- Barcelona, champions two weeks earlier, lost 3–1 at Valencia; Real Madrid remained second after a 4–2 victory over Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu in Dani Carvajal’s farewell appearance.
- Kylian Mbappé scored his 25th league goal, finishing as top scorer, two ahead of Mallorca’s Vedat Muriqi.
Implications for the Relegated Clubs
Relegation removes Girona and Mallorca from Spain’s top division for the upcoming season, obliging both clubs to compete in the second tier.
Top-of-Table Outcomes on the Final Day
Champions Barcelona, who had secured the title two weeks earlier, concluded their campaign with a 3–1 loss to Valencia. Real Madrid, runners-up, maintained second place after a 4–2 victory over Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabeu, a match that marked Dani Carvajal’s farewell appearance.
Other Top-Flight Outcomes on the Final Day
Celta Vigo are nine points ahead of Real Betis, which completes the top-five qualifying for next season’s Champions League. Real Sociedad, finishing tenth, secured a Europa League spot by winning the Copa del Rey. Atletico Madrid and Villarreal were scheduled to meet on the following Sunday to decide third and fourth place, both clubs level on 69 points.
What’s Next
Girona and Mallorca will begin the next campaign in the Segunda División. Atletico Madrid and Villarreal’s pending match will determine the final allocation of third- and fourth-place league positions.
