It was a very busy week in the world of Spanish football, not least with FC Barcelona clinching the LALIGA EA SPORTS title in ELCLASICO. Besides that, Rayo Vallecano qualified for a European final, there were big games in the relegation battle and much more. The main headlines are outlined below.
FC Barcelona win ELCLASICO to clinch the title
FC Barcelona are the 2025/26 LALIGA EA SPORTS champions. The Catalan outfit mathematically sealed this year’s championships by defeating Real Madrid 2-0 in ELCLASICO with goals from Marcus Rashford and Ferran Torres. It’s the first time Los Azulgranas have won the title in a match against their biggest rivals.
Rayo Vallecano reach their first ever European final
History was made on Thursday night, as Rayo Vallecano qualified for the final of the Conference League. The club from Vallecas defeated French side Strasbourg 2-0 on aggregate in their semi-final to book a spot in their first ever European final. They’ll face off against Crystal Palace on May 27th.
LALIGA EA SPORTS has a fifth Champions League place
Thanks to Rayo Vallecano’s victory in midweek, it has been mathematically confirmed that LALIGA EA SPORTS will have a fifth Champions League spot and an extra European position overall for the second year in a row. Real Betis stand to benefit from that just now, as they hold a four-point lead in fifth place after a 2-2 draw with Real Sociedad over the weekend.
Deportivo Alavés remain in the relegation zone
In the relegation battle, there was a huge six-pointer between Elche CF and Deportivo Alavés over the weekend, with the Basque outfit only managing a 1-1 draw. That wasn’t enough for them to escape the relegation zone, so Deportivo Alavés remain in the bottom three for now.
A crucial win for Sevilla FC
Sevilla FC moved further away from the relegation zone thanks to a comeback 2-1 win against RCD Espanyol. Andres Castrin and Akor Adams scored late goals to turn the scoreline around at a packed Estadio Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán, buying the Andalusian side some space in the battle for survival.
Levante UD give themselves a chance
Levante UD remain second-bottom in the table, but they’ve given themselves fresh hope of staying up thanks to a thrilling 3-2 win against CA Osasuna on Friday night. As a result, the difference between the Valencian side and Girona FC in 17th is now just two points, although the Catalans have a game still to play this Monday.
Vedat Muriqi closes in on Kylian Mbappé
RCD Mallorca striker Vedat Muriqi scored an important goal for his team in a 1-1 draw against Villarreal CF, which could be vital as the islanders look to secure their place in the division. The goal could also be decisive in the Pichichi Trophy race, with the Kosovo international now just two goals behind an injured Kylian Mbappé.
RC Celta stun Atlético de Madrid
In the race for European qualification, RC Celta earned an important 1-0 victory away at Atlético de Madrid, with Borja Iglesias scoring the only goal of the game. Those three points have the Galician side in sixth place and they look set to return to the Europa League for a second season in a row.
Mercelino is leaving Villarreal CF
Villarreal CF announced this past week that coach Marcelino will step aside once this season comes to an end. The 60-year-old has already secured Champions League qualification for El Submarino Amarillo for the second season in a row, and now the search for his replacement is taking place.
Edin Terzić will take over at Athletic Club
Ernesto Valverde had already announced his departure from Athletic Club at the end of the season, and the Basque club have now announced his successor. Edin Terzić, the former Borussia Dortmund coach, will take over the San Mamés dugout in the summer.
