Here’s a summary of the matches that took place on Sunday during matchday 35 of the 2025-26 La Liga season, where the pressure intensifies in the closing stages.
Mallorca misses opportunity against relegation rivals
Mallorca 1-1 Villarreal
Mallorca were unable to extend their lead over the relegation zone to four points after a 1-1 draw at home against Villarreal. The away side took the lead in the 30th minute with a penalty scored by Ayoze Perez. However, Vedat Muriqi equalized before halftime following a mistake by Arnau Tenas. Tenas redeemed himself in the second half with a series of crucial saves that frustrated Mallorca’s attempts to score again.
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Valencia secures important win at San Mames to steer clear of relegation
Athletic Club 0-1 Valencia
Athletic Club missed the chance to enter European contention after suffering a frustrating defeat at home to Valencia. Los Che had an excellent opportunity to take the lead in the first half when they were awarded a penalty for a handball by Alejandro Rego, but Hugo Duro squandered the chance by missing the target.
Luckily for Valencia, they did not let that miss haunt them, as Umar Sadiq scored the only goal of the match in the 72nd minute, lifting Valencia five points clear of the relegation zone with three matches remaining.
9-man Real Oviedo stands firm against Getafe
Real Oviedo 0-0 Getafe
There was plenty of drama at the Estadio Municipal Carlos Tartiere, where Real Oviedo and Getafe played to a goalless draw. The visitors dominated play in the first half, and their chances of securing a vital win in the push for Europe were bolstered when the hosts had Javi Lopez and Kwasi Sibo sent off in the 54th and 78th minutes, respectively. However, Getafe failed to take advantage, allowing them to fall behind Celta Vigo, who triumphed over Atletico Madrid on Saturday.