Mallorca and Girona relegated as La Liga finishes

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Real Madrid's players throw Dani Carvajal after playing the last game for the club after a La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Athletic in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal ewalks ith his son during a farawell ceremony afyer his last macth for the club after a La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Athletic in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring his side's opening goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valencia and FC Barcelona in Valencia, Spain, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)
(AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski, right, is congratulated after scoring his side's opening goal during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Valencia and FC Barcelona in Valencia, Spain, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)
(AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

Real Madrid's Dani Carvajal celebrates after a goal during a La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Athletic in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, May 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
(AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)

JOSEPH WILSON · Associated Press

Sat, May 23, 2026 ·

2 min read

Lewandowski scores in last game

Lewandowski scored in his last game for Barcelona, netting the champion's only goal in a 3-1 loss at Valencia .

The 37-year-old striker and Barcelona decided to part ways this summer after he spent four seasons at the club. His goal at Mestalla Stadium was No. 120 in blue and burgundy.

Barcelona clinched the league title with three rounds remaining.

Carvajal and Arbeloa say adiós

Carvajal received ovations from the Santiago Bernabeu and wept when he was substituted in the veteran right back's last game for Real Madrid.

Carvajal, whose contract is about to expire, assisted Gonzalo García for the opening goal. Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappé added goals in the 3-1 win over Athletic Bilbao .

Carvajal, 34, helped Madrid win six Champions Leagues since 2013 as its top-choice right back — until the arrival of Trent Alexander-Arnold this season.

"Today I can't stop recalling the golden age we shared," a tearful Carvajal told the stadium when given a microphone after the game.

Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa also bowed out four months after replacing Xabi Alonso. He was unable to turn things around for a Madrid that finished second and without a trophy this campaign. Spanish media speculates that José Mourinho is close to returning to Madrid.

Defender David Alaba also played his last match for Madrid.

Azpilicueta retires

Former Chelsea defender César Azpilicueta played his last match as a professional before retiring when Sevilla visited Celta.

The 36-year-old Azpilicueta helped win multiple trophies with Chelsea, including two Premier Leagues and the 2021 Champions League, when he was team captain.

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Mallorca and Girona relegated as La Liga finishes

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Spain La Liga Soccer

Spain La Liga Soccer

Spain La Liga Soccer

Spain La Liga Soccer

Spain La Liga Soccer

Lewandowski scores in last game

Carvajal and Arbeloa say adiós

Azpilicueta retires