BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Drama is expected on the final day of La Liga, with more than half of the teams chasing the prize of playing in Europe or locked in a desperate battle to avoid relegation.
After 37 rounds, a packed table still has five teams still qualifying for the Europa League or Conference League, and six clubs in danger of being eliminated on the final day.
Although Celta Vigo are based in Europe, they could end up playing in the second-tier Europa League or the third-tier Conference League.
Getafe have also qualified for either competition, but with Rayo Vallecano, Valencia and Espanyol each having a chance to qualify for the conference league, there is a good chance they will be left empty-handed.
There will also be scenes of anguish and relief on the other side of the 20 teams that will join Real Oviedo, who have already been relegated, in the second division next season.
The final matches will be held simultaneously on Saturday, with the exception of Sunday’s match between Villarreal and Atlético, in which the winner will take third place.
champion barcelonaReal Madrid, Villarreal, Atletico Madrid, real betis They have already secured a place in the top five and qualified for the Champions League.
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Celta have a three-point lead over Getafe, so a draw with Sevilla is enough to finish sixth and qualify for the Europa League.
However, Celta’s loss means Getafe will have a chance to qualify for the Europa League if they can beat an Osasuna team looking to avoid relegation.
Rayo will face relegation-threatened Alaves, Valencia will host Barcelona and Espanyol will host Real Sociedad. Rayo and Valencia could qualify for the conference league if Getafe wins and loses. For Espanyol to advance past Getafe, they will need a win, a defeat for Getafe, or another favorable result that will affect the goal difference tiebreaker.
Important matches in the relegation battle
Girona and Mallorca enter the final round with the threat of falling to 18th and 19th place.
The main game in the relegation battle will be Girona’s home match against Elche. Girona are two points behind Elche, Osasuna and Levante, all of whom are secure.
Mallorca will face Oviedo, who have already been eliminated, with three points.
Alaves, on the other hand, are just three points ahead of Girona, giving Girona the advantage in head-to-head competition.
Farewell to record holders
Antoine Griezmann will play his last game for Atlético in front of the club’s all-time top scorer Join Orlando City next season.
That will happen Robert Lewandowski’s The 37-year-old striker’s last game for Barcelona after the club decided to part ways.
Coach Ernesto Valverde will be in charge of his final match for Athletic Bilbao when Real Madrid visit. Valverde Leaving Basque Club He coached the most games in its history.
And in the Spanish sports media, Jose said, Mourinho is set to return To the club.
Possible points to note in European races
Real Sociedad has already qualified for the Europa League by winning the Copa del Rey. Currently in 10th place, if Sociedad finishes in 7th place, the conference league spot will be given to the team in 8th place.
Rayo will face Crystal Palace in the Conference League final on May 27 in Leipzig, Germany. A win against Palace would see Rayo qualify for the Europa League. If Rayo wins the Europa League and finishes seventh in La Liga, Spain will miss out on next season’s Conference League spot.
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