Real Madrid ended a troubled La Liga campaign with a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao in Alvaro Arbeloa’s last game at the helm, while Mallorca and Girona were relegated from the Spanish top flight on Saturday. …
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Spanish football club that drew 1-1 with Real Madrid in La Liga and was relegated from the top flight in May 2026.
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- May 2026
… Levante earned a vital 2-0 win over Mallorca, who are 19th and in grave danger, along with Girona, 18th after a 1-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid. …
Sevilla safe despite Real Madrid defeat, Mallorca on brink… Diego Simeone’s side host Girona in their final match at the Metropolitano stadium before Griezmann heads to the United States to play for MLS side Orlando City. …
Five things to look out for in La Liga this weekend- April 2026
… Los Blancos drew 1-1 against Girona on Friday and with seven games remaining, one of which is a Clasico at Camp Nou in May, Hansi Flick’s side have a commanding lead. …
Yamal shines as Barca thrash Espanyol to extend Liga leadReal Madrid dropped more points in the Spanish title race with a frustrating 1-1 La Liga draw at home against Girona on Friday. …
Real Madrid title hopes dented by Girona draw- February 2026
… Los Blancos moved two points ahead of Barca last weekend and stayed there as Flick’s side crumbled in a 2-1 defeat at neighbours Girona on Monday. …
Scrutiny on Flick rises as Barca seek recovery… They later moved Sevilla’s home game against Girona, scheduled for a 1730 GMT slot on Saturday, to Sunday because of adverse weather conditions.
Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga lead… games 8 – Penalties scored by Real Madrid’s Mbappe this season in La Liga 99 – saves made by busy Oviedo goalkeeper Aaron Escandell Fixtures Friday (times GMT) Celta Vigo v Osasuna (2000) Saturday Rayo Vallecano v Real Oviedo (1300), Barcelona v Mallorca (1515), Sevilla v Girona …
Arbeloa's Real Madrid seeking consistency over magic- January 2026
… Fixtures Friday Espanyol v Alaves (2000) Saturday Real Oviedo v Girona (1300), Osasuna v Villarreal (1415), Levante v Atletico Madrid (1730), Elche v Barcelona (2000) Sunday Real Madrid v Rayo Vallecano (1300), Real Betis v Valencia (1515), Getafe v Celta Vigo (1730), Athletic Bi …
Contrasting fortunes add Basque derby edge for Matarazzo's revived Sociedad… day Rayo Vallecano v Osasuna (1300), Valencia v Espanyol (1415), Sevilla v Athletic Bilbao (1730), Villarreal v Real Madrid (2000) Sunday Atletico Madrid v Mallorca (1300), Barcelona v Real Oviedo (1515), Real Sociedad v Celta Vigo (1730), Alaves v Real Betis (2000) Monday Girona …
Vinicius revival can help Arbeloa's Real Madrid lift off
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Real Madrid defeat Athletic Bilbao in final La Liga match
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Real Madrid ended their La Liga season with a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao. Mallorca and Girona were relegated from the Spanish top flight despite Mallorca's 3-0 victory over already-relegated Real Oviedo.
18 hours ago · The Namibian →
Yesterday
Real Madrid defeat Athletic Bilbao in final La Liga match
Real Madrid ended their La Liga season with a 4-2 win over Athletic Bilbao. Mallorca and Girona were relegated from the Spanish top flight despite Mallorca's 3-0 victory over already-relegated Real Oviedo.
18 hours ago · The Namibian →
Sunday 17 May
Real Madrid beats Sevilla; Mallorca faces relegation danger
Vinicius Junior scored as Real Madrid won 1-0 at Sevilla on Sunday, but Sevilla secured safety from relegation through other results. Mallorca, 19th after losing 2-0 to Levante, and Girona, 18th after a 1-0 defeat at Atletico Madrid, are in danger of relegation.
17 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 15 May
La Liga weekend preview: Griezmann farewell, relegation battle
With Barcelona already crowned champions, La Liga's penultimate round focuses on other matters, including Antoine Griezmann's farewell at Atlético Madrid and a tight relegation battle involving multiple teams between 10th and 19th place, with only Real Oviedo guaranteed to go down.
15 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 12 April
Barcelona beats Espanyol 4-1 to extend La Liga lead
Lamine Yamal assisted twice and scored in Barcelona's 4-1 derby victory over Espanyol, extending their advantage over Real Madrid to nine points with seven games remaining. The win came as Barcelona prepare for a Champions League quarter-final second leg against Atlético Madrid on Tuesday.
12 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 11 April
Real Madrid draws with Girona, falls further behind Barcelona
Real Madrid drew 1-1 at home against Girona in La Liga, with Fede Valverde's goal cancelled out by Thomas Lemar's strike, leaving Madrid six points behind Barcelona with seven matches remaining. Coach Arbeloa disputed a late penalty appeal involving Kylian Mbappe and complained about VAR's consistency, while Madrid prepare for a Champions League quarter-final second leg against Bayern Munich on Wednesday with the title race appearing secondary to their European ambitions.
11 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 20 February
Barcelona coach Flick faces scrutiny after recent defeats
Barcelona manager Hansi Flick faces mounting pressure following two consecutive defeats to Girona and Atletico Madrid, as the Catalan club falls behind Real Madrid in La Liga. Flick acknowledged the team is not in good form due to injuries and fatigue, but resisted calls to adjust his ultra-attacking tactics ahead of Sunday's match against Levante.
20 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 8 February
Barcelona extends La Liga lead with comfortable Mallorca win
Barcelona defeated Mallorca 3-0, with goals from Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal, and Marc Bernal, to move four points clear at the top of La Liga ahead of Real Madrid.
8 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 7 February
Real Madrid seeking consistency, not magic, before Valencia clash
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa and striker Kylian Mbappe both emphasize the need for consistency as the team prepares to face Valencia in La Liga, with Arbeloa stressing that hard work rather than magic is required to turn around recent inconsistent performances.
7 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Saturday 31 January
Real Sociedad seeks momentum against struggling Athletic Bilbao
American coach Pellegrino Matarazzo has revived Real Sociedad from near-relegation with five games unbeaten, including wins over Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, ahead of Sunday's Basque derby against Athletic Bilbao, who are languishing in 13th place without a win in their last five La Liga games.
31 January 2026 · The Namibian →
Friday 23 January
Vinicius sparks Real Madrid's bid to top La Liga
Vinicius Junior's resurgent form, highlighted by a dominant display in Real Madrid's 6-1 Champions League win over Monaco, has lifted the team ahead of a crucial La Liga clash with Villarreal where victory could move them top of the table. Coach Alvaro Arbeloa has backed the Brazilian winger publicly, and Vinicius has credited the fans' support for his return to form after a lengthy scoring drought.
23 January 2026 · The Namibian →