The final matchday of La Liga saw Real Madrid secure a victory against Athletic Bilbao in a game marked by emotional farewells, including Dani Carvajal's final minutes for the club. Meanwhile, league champions FC Barcelona ended their campaign with a defeat away at Valencia. The results from the other matches also determined European qualification spots and confirmed the relegated teams.
Key Takeaways
- Real Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 4-2 in their final home game.
- FC Barcelona lost 3-1 to Valencia in their last match of the season.
- Celta Vigo secured a Europa League spot with a 1-0 win.
- Getafe and Rayo Vallecano qualified for the Europa Conference League qualifiers.
- Mallorca and Girona were relegated to the second division.
Real Madrid's Emotional Farewell
Real Madrid concluded their La Liga season with a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao at the Santiago Bernabéu. The match served as an emotional farewell for players like Dani Carvajal, who captained the side in his final appearance. Gonzalo García opened the scoring for Madrid in the 12th minute, followed by a goal from Jude Bellingham. Although Bilbao managed to pull one back before halftime through Guruzeta, Kylian Mbappé extended Madrid's lead in the second half, also securing his Pichichi trophy with his 25th goal. Brahim Díaz sealed the victory late in the game. The win capped off a season where Real Madrid finished second in the league.
Barcelona's Season Ends with Defeat
League champions FC Barcelona ended their season on a disappointing note, losing 3-1 to Valencia at Mestalla. Robert Lewandowski scored what was his final goal for the Blaugranas in the 61st minute, giving them the lead. However, Valencia mounted a comeback, scoring three goals in quick succession through Guerra, Rioja, and Guido Rodriguez to secure the win. This defeat marked the end of Barcelona's campaign, though they still finished a comfortable eight points ahead of Real Madrid.
European Qualification and Relegation Confirmed
In other matches, Celta Vigo secured direct qualification for the Europa League by defeating FC Sevilla 1-0. Getafe's 1-0 victory over Osasuna earned them a spot in the Europa Conference League qualifiers. Rayo Vallecano, despite a 2-1 win against Alavés, will also hope for a European spot if they win the Conference League final. Real Sociedad finished 10th after a 1-1 draw with Espanyol. The two teams joining Real Oviedo in relegation to the second division were confirmed as Mallorca, who beat Oviedo 3-0, and Girona, who drew with Elche. Levante secured their survival in La Liga with a 2-1 win over Real Betis.
Final Matchday Results:
- Real Madrid 4 - 2 Athletic Bilbao
- Valencia 3 - 1 FC Barcelona
- Celta de Vigo 1 - 0 Sevilla
- Deportivo Alavés 1 - 2 Rayo Vallecano
- Espanyol 1 - 1 Real Sociedad
- Getafe 1 - 0 Osasuna
- Girona 1 - 1 Elche
- Mallorca 3 - 0 Real Oviedo
- Real Betis 2 - 1 Levante