Key Points:
• Real Madrid secured their 35th La Liga title with a 4-0 victory over Espanyol, clinching the championship with four games to spare.
• Barcelona’s disappointing season concluded with a 0-2 home defeat to Villarreal on the final matchday, though they still secured second place and Champions League qualification.
La Liga’s Final Matchday: Real Madrid Crowned Champions as Season Concludes
The 2021-2022 La Liga season came to a close with its 38th and final matchday, delivering drama, celebration, and disappointment across Spain’s top-flight football league. Real Madrid had already secured the title in the previous round, but the race for European spots and the battle against relegation continued until the final whistle.
Results of Matchday 38:
1. Alavés 0-1 Cádiz
2. Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Sevilla
3. Atlético Madrid 1-1 Real Sociedad
4. Barcelona 0-2 Villarreal
5. Elche 3-1 Getafe
6. Granada 0-0 Espanyol
7. Osasuna 0-2 Mallorca
8. Real Madrid 0-0 Real Betis
9. Valencia 2-0 Celta Vigo
10. Levante 4-2 Rayo Vallecano
Key Outcomes and Implications
Real Madrid, having already clinched the title, played out a goalless draw against Real Betis in a match that served as a celebration of their 35th La Liga triumph. The focus for Los Blancos now shifts to their upcoming Champions League final against Liverpool.
Barcelona’s disappointing season ended with a 0-2 home defeat to Villarreal, highlighting the need for significant improvements in the coming transfer window. Despite the loss, the Catalans secured a second-place finish, guaranteeing their spot in next season’s Champions League group stage.
Atlético Madrid and Sevilla completed the top four, securing their Champions League berths for the next season. Real Betis and Real Sociedad claimed the Europa League spots, while Villarreal’s victory over Barcelona ensured their place in the Europa Conference League.
At the other end of the table, Alavés, Levante, and Granada were relegated to the Segunda División. Cádiz’s crucial away win against Alavés ensured their survival in La Liga for another season, sending their opponents down in the process.
As the curtain falls on another thrilling La Liga season, clubs will now turn their attention to the summer transfer window and preparations for the 2022-2023 campaign. With Real Madrid reclaiming their crown and several clubs vying for European spots, the stage is set for another exciting season in Spanish football.
