Leganés Relegated From La Liga Despite Final Win, Espanyol Secures Survival

In the final day of the 2024/25 La Liga season, Leganés was relegated to the second division despite a commanding 3-0 victory over Real Valladolid, as Espanyol secured their survival with a 2-0 win against Las Palmas. Espanyol’s comeback was fueled by a controversial penalty converted by Javi Puado and a late goal by Pere Milla, sparking celebrations and a pitch invasion at the RCDE Stadium. Leganés’ early lead in their match, powered by goals from Hernández, Diomande, and Cruz, proved insufficient because Espanyol’s victory kept them just one point ahead in the standings. Meanwhile, Celta Vigo and Rayo Vallecano secured European football for next season, with Celta returning to continental competition after eight years following their seventh-place finish, and Rayo qualifying for the Europa Conference League. These results caused Osasuna to miss out on European qualification. The season's drama encapsulated the fierce battles at both the top and bottom of the league, highlighting the narrow margins between survival, relegation, and European qualification.