The La Liga trophy has found its home at Barcelona, and the Champions League spots are all locked up. But don't think for a second that the drama is over. With just two matchdays remaining, the real battle is raging at the bottom of the table, where nearly half the league is still fighting for survival.
Real Oviedo is already packing for the second division, but that's where the certainty ends. In a remarkable twist, no other team in the entire bottom half of the 20-team league is mathematically safe. With only six points left to play for, a mere five points separate Rayo Vallecano in 10th place from Mallorca and Levante, who sit in the relegation zone at 18th and 19th.
This Sunday, all Round 37 matches will kick off simultaneously, setting the stage for a frantic afternoon. The headline showdown is a direct relegation six-pointer: Mallorca travels to Levante. The winner will likely climb out of the drop zone, while the loser remains in serious danger heading into the final weekend.
Elche, level on points with both Mallorca and Levante, hosts a comfortably mid-table Getafe. Just one point above the drop, Alaves faces a tricky trip to already-relegated Oviedo, while Girona—also one point clear of danger—visits a formidable Atletico Madrid side. Meanwhile, Osasuna and Espanyol, sitting 13th and 14th with only a three-point cushion, collide in Pamplona in what promises to be a tense affair.
Further up, Sevilla (12th) is still just four points from the relegation zone and welcomes Real Madrid. Valencia (11th), level on points with Sevilla, heads to Real Sociedad. Rayo Vallecano hosts Villarreal, hoping to secure their top-flight status.
One of the season's standout performers has been Mallorca striker Vedat Muriqi, whose 22 goals trail only Kylian Mbappé's tally. Despite his heroics, the club remains in the mire, and coach Martín Demichelis will once again lean on his star man against Levante.
Beyond the relegation scrap, Sunday holds emotional farewells. Atletico Madrid legend Antoine Griezmann, the club's all-time leading scorer, will play his final home match before heading to Orlando City in MLS. And at Camp Nou, Robert Lewandowski will make his last appearance for Barcelona as they host Real Betis, with the club confirming the 37-year-old's departure after four seasons. Young star Lamine Yamal will also be looking to add to his growing legacy in what promises to be a memorable final stretch of the campaign.