Matchday 35 of La Liga brought high drama and shifting fortunes across Spain, with European hopefuls and relegation battlers locked in tense battles. Here’s how the action unfolded on Sunday.

At the Estadi Mallorca, the hosts missed a golden chance to put clear daylight between themselves and the drop zone. Mallorca were held to a 1-1 draw by Villarreal, leaving them just four points above the relegation places. The visitors struck first through Ayoze Pérez’s confident penalty on the half-hour mark. But Vedat Muriqi leveled before halftime after a defensive mix-up from Villarreal goalkeeper Arnau Tenas. Tenas redeemed himself in the second half with a series of sharp saves, denying Mallorca the win they desperately needed.

Over in Bilbao, Athletic Club’s European ambitions took a hit as they fell to a frustrating 1-0 home defeat to relegation-threatened Valencia. Los Che had a golden opportunity early on when they were awarded a penalty after an Alejandro Rego handball, but Hugo Duro fired wide. That miss could have haunted them, but Umar Sadiq stepped up on 72 minutes to score the only goal of the game. The result leaves Athletic outside the European places, while Valencia breathe easier—now five points clear of the drop with just three matches remaining.

Meanwhile, at the Estadio Municipal Carlos Tartiere, Getafe saw their own European hopes dented after a goalless draw with Real Oviedo. The visitors dominated the first half and looked poised to take advantage when Oviedo were reduced to nine men—Javi Lopez was sent off in the 54th minute, followed by Kwasi Sibo in the 78th. But Getafe couldn’t break through, and the stalemate means they lose ground on Celta Vigo, who climbed above them after a crucial win at Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

With the season entering its final stretch, every point is precious—whether you’re fighting for survival or chasing a spot in Europe. Stay tuned for more twists as La Liga’s thrilling conclusion approaches.