Spanish football club guaranteed to be relegated from La Liga in 2026 season.
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The Namibian
… In the final round of fixtures, Mallorca defeated already-relegated Real Oviedo 3-0 to reach 42 points, but it was not enough to survive. …
Real Madrid end troubled Liga season with win, Mallorca, Girona downThe Namibian
… After Kylian Mbappe complained midweek he had been told by coach Alvaro Arbeloa he was Madrid’s “fourth forward” after he came on as a substitute against Real Oviedo, the French superstar started against Sevilla. …
Sevilla safe despite Real Madrid defeat, Mallorca on brinkThe Namibian
… Salvation is not guaranteed for teams between 10th and 19th place, with only Real Oviedo so far guaranteed to go down. …
Five things to look out for in La Liga this weekendThe Namibian
… Fixtures Friday (all times GMT) Athletic Bilbao v Elche (2000) Saturday Real Sociedad v Real Oviedo (1300), Real Betis v Rayo Vallecano (1515), Osasuna v Real Madrid (1730), Atletico Madrid v Espanyol (2000) Sunday Getafe v Sevilla (1300), Barcelona v Levante (1515), Celta Vigo v …
Scrutiny on Flick rises as Barca seek recoveryThe Namibian
… SPAIN ILYAS CHAIRA (Real Oviedo) Moroccan winger Chaira continued his fine run of scoring form even as Oviedo fell to a 2-1 defeat by Athletic Bilbao in La Liga. …
African players in Europe: Salah hailed after Liverpool FA Cup winThe Namibian
… Earlier on Saturday, La Liga postponed Rayo Vallecano’s home match against Real Oviedo because of the condition of the pitch at the Madrid’s side’s Vallecas stadium. …
Barca beat Mallorca to extend Liga leadThe Namibian
… stats 0 – Victories for Espanyol in January from five 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 …
Arbeloa's Real Madrid seeking consistency over magicThe Namibian
… 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 SociedadThe Namibian
… Alvaro Arbeloa’s team moved two points clear of arch-rivals Barcelona, who host bottom-of-the-table Real Oviedo on Sunday. …
Mbappe double at Villarreal takes Real Madrid top of La LigaThe Namibian
… Second-placed Madrid can move top of the table with a victory before leaders Barcelona host Real Oviedo on Sunday and crush the threat of another title contender at the same time as they head to Spain’s east coast. …
Vinicius revival can help Arbeloa's Real Madrid lift offReal 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.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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.
24 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Mohamed Salah scored a penalty as Liverpool beat Brighton 3-0 in the FA Cup, while other African players made headline contributions across major European leagues, including Habib Diarra's penalty for Sunderland and Serhou Guirassy's two-goal performance for Borussia Dortmund.
17 February 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Kylian Mbappe scored a brace as Real Madrid defeated Villarreal 2-0 on Saturday, moving the club two points clear atop La Liga. The win marked Madrid's third consecutive victory under new coach Alvaro Arbeloa.
25 January 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →