Agony and ecstasy in La Liga after a survival battle for the ages | Sid Lowe
Elche secured their place in La Liga for another season after a dramatic final matchday. The team drew 1-1 against Girona, ensuring their survival while Girona, along with Mallorca and Oviedo, were relegated. The match was filled with tension and emotion, culminating in a celebration for Elche's players and fans alike.
- ▪Elche finished the season with a record 43 points, enough to secure their survival.
- ▪Girona, Mallorca, and Oviedo were relegated after the final matchday.
- ▪Elche's coach watched the game from the dressing room due to a suspension, experiencing the tension remotely.
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Girona’s goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga with jubilant Elche players and fans in the background. Photograph: Agencia LOF/Action Plus/ShutterstockView image in fullscreenGirona’s goalkeeper Paulo Gazzaniga with jubilant Elche players and fans in the background. Photograph: Agencia LOF/Action Plus/ShutterstockLa LigaAgony and ecstasy in La Liga after a survival battle for the agesAt the end of a ‘crazy, crazy day’, Elche were safe. But opponents, Girona, were down with Mallorca and OviedoSid LoweMon 25 May 2026 13.25 EDTLast modified on Mon 25 May 2026 13.26 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleEder Sarabia wasn’t out there to see the tightest, tensest battle there has ever been end with liberation at last, but his mum and dad were and he wasn’t far away.
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