Full Breakdown
Girona and Mallorca Relegated as Celta Vigo and Getafe Secure European Places on La Liga’s Final Day
5/26/2026, 12:50:52 PM
Relegation Confirmed for Girona and Mallorca
On the final matchday of the 2023-24 La Liga season, Girona were held to a 1-1 draw by Elche, confirming their drop to the Segunda División and ending a one-season spell that had included a Champions League appearance. Simultaneously, Mallorca defeated already-relegated Real Oviedo 3-0, raising their total to 42 points, yet the win was insufficient to avoid relegation. Both clubs join Real Oviedo among the three sides relegated from Spain’s top tier.
European Qualification for Celta Vigo and Getafe
Celta Vigo secured sixth place with a 1-0 win over Sevilla, clinching a UEFA Europa League group-stage berth. Getafe finished seventh after a 1-0 win over Osasuna, earning a UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying spot. Both clubs will begin European preparations under their current managers, with Getafe ending the season under José Bordalás.
Background and Recent Trajectory
Girona’s drop follows a season that began with a Champions League appearance, while Mallorca’s late surge could not avoid relegation. Betis secured top-flight status with a 2-1 win over Levante, and Alavés and Sevilla, just above the drop zone, preserved their La Liga places. Celta Vigo’s sixth-place finish returns the club to the UEFA Europa League.
Key Figures and Management
Michel’s tenure at Girona ended with relegation, while Luis Castro guided Betis to a 2-1 victory that kept them up. José Bordalás’s Getafe secured a Conference League spot, and Alvaro Arbeloa’s final match in charge concluded with Real Madrid’s 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao.
Timeline of Final-Day Matches
The decisive round produced the following results:
- Mallorca 3-0 Real Oviedo (42 points)
- Celta Vigo 1-0 Sevilla (6th)
- Getafe 1-0 Osasuna (7th)
- Betis 2-1 Levante
- Real Madrid 4-2 Athletic Bilbao
- Valencia 3-1 Barcelona (Lewandowski scored)
Impact and Future Outlook
Girona and Mallorca will compete in the Segunda División next season. Celta Vigo and Getafe will prepare for European competition. The league’s third-place position, deciding the final Champions League spot, will be contested between Villarreal and Atlético Madrid on Sunday at 21:00.
On-the-Ground Reactions
At full time, jubilant Getafe fans invaded the pitch after the win. Osasuna secured top-flight status while Alavés and Sevilla also stayed up.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sources agree on the match results and final standings. The reports do not include comments from club presidents, La Liga officials, or detailed point tallies for Girona, Celta Vigo or Getafe.
