Girona and Mallorca Relegated as Lewandowski’s Final Match Ends at Barcelona

Girona and Mallorca were relegated from La Liga after failing to secure the results they needed in the final round of the season on Saturday, while Robert Lewandowski played his last match for Barcelona and several veteran players made emotional farewells. Both teams entered the day needing a victory and favorable outcomes elsewhere to escape the bottom three, but neither survived.

Girona could only manage a 1-1 home draw with Elche, a result that confirmed safety for Elche and sent Girona, which finished third in La Liga just two seasons ago, down to the second division alongside last-placed Real Oviedo. Mallorca defeated Oviedo 3-0, but their goal difference with Osasuna and Levante was insufficient to keep them up. The two relegated clubs will join Oviedo in the second division next season.

The final day also settled several European qualification places. Celta Vigo secured sixth place and a berth in the Europa League with a 1-0 win over Sevilla. Getafe claimed seventh place and a spot in the Conference League after beating Osasuna 1-0. The top five positions, including the Champions League slots, had already been determined earlier, with champion Barcelona, Real Madrid,...