The final round of La Liga 2024-25 delivered a dramatic, nerve-shredding conclusion on Sunday, 25 May, as Mallorca and Girona were condemned to the second division alongside Oviedo, while Celta Vigo and Getafe secured European football for next season. Five clubs entered the day in danger of the drop; only two survived.

How the Relegation Battle Unfolded

The pivotal result came at Elche, where Álvaro Rodríguez struck in the 39th minute to give the hosts the lead against Girona. Arnau Martínez levelled early in the second half, but Girona could not convert its pressure into a winner, leaving it stranded in the drop zone. That draw proved fatal for Mallorca as well.

Mallorca had done its part, thrashing Oviedo 3-0 at home courtesy of goals from Pablo Torre, Manu Morlanes, and Vedat Muriqi — the striker's 23rd goal of the campaign. Yet La Liga's head-to-head tiebreaker system left Mallorca needing results elsewhere to survive. Levante lost 2-1 to Betis, and Osasuna fell 1-0 in Getafe, but Elche's draw was enough: Mallorca finished on 42 points and goes down.

Getafe and Celta Secure European Spots

Getafe finished seventh after Luis Milla's 59th-minute winner against Osasuna sealed a place in next season's UEFA Conference League, edging out Rayo Vallecano. Rayo fought back from a goal down to beat Deportivo Alavés 2-1 — Toni Martínez had put Alavés ahead before Sergio Camello and Randy Nteka turned it around. Rayo can still reach the Europa League if they defeat Crystal Palace in the Conference League final on Wednesday.

Celta Vigo claimed sixth place with a 1-0 home win over Sevilla, Ilaix Moriba's solitary goal proving sufficient. The result hands Celta a European berth and leaves Sevilla to reflect on a difficult campaign.

Other Final-Day Results

Valencia produced a statement performance, beating Barcelona 3-1 at home through goals from Javi Guerra, Luis Rioja, and Guido Rodríguez — but it was not enough to earn a European place. Robert Lewandowski scored in what was reportedly his farewell appearance for Barcelona. Espanyol and Real Sociedad shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw.

Real Madrid closed their season with a 4-2 victory over Athletic Club, bidding farewell to coach Álvaro Arbeloa and defenders Dani Carvajal and David Alaba. Goals came from Gonzalo, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, and Brahim Díaz. For Athletic, it was Ernesto Valverde's 505th and final match as their coach; Gorka Guruzeta and Urko Izeta scored in a losing cause.

What Happens Next

Mallorca and Girona will compete in Segunda División next season alongside Oviedo. Celta and Getafe begin their European preparations, while Rayo Vallecano's continental fate rests on Wednesday's Conference League final against Crystal Palace. The summer transfer window will now reshape the division's landscape significantly.