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After the final whistle was blown on Saturday evening, it was confirmed that Madrid would end the 2025–26 La Liga campaign with 86 points—eight shy of winners Barcelona, who confirmed their title earlier this month in the 2–0 Clásico victory at Camp Nou.
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — With the La Liga title clinched by Barcelona and Champions League berths decided, the remaining drama is in a multi-team fight to avoid relegation. Last-placed Real Oviedo is already doomed.
Girona won promotion to La Liga for the first time in their history in 2017 and were relegated two years later, before returning to the top flight in 2022. The Catalan club qualified for the Champions League for their first time in 2024 after finishing third in La Liga, having led the division until December.
Hansi Flick has been crowned La Liga's Coach of the Year for the 2025-26 season. The German tactician secured the prestigious accolade after leading Barcelona to their second consecutive domestic league triumph.