Girona and Mallorca were relegated from LaLiga on Saturday, May 23, 2026, following the final matchday of the season [1].
The relegation marks a dramatic fall for Girona, a club that recently competed among Europe's elite. This shift highlights the volatility of the Spanish top flight, where a few points can separate Champions League qualification from second-division football.
Girona's fate was sealed at the Montilivi stadium during their home fixture against Elche [1]. The match ended in a 1-1 draw [1], a result that left the club with insufficient points to maintain its top-tier status [1]. The draw consigned Girona to 19th place in the final league standings [2].
Mallorca also suffered relegation on the final day of the 2025-26 season [1]. The club finished the campaign in 18th place [2].
The outcome represents a steep decline for Girona. Only two years prior, the club achieved a third-place finish in 2024, which allowed them to qualify for the Champions League [3]. The transition from a top-three finish to the bottom of the table underscores the club's rapid struggle to maintain consistency in LaLiga.
Both clubs now face the challenge of navigating the second division to attempt a return to the top flight. The final day of the season saw several teams fighting for survival, but for Girona and Mallorca, the mathematical possibility of safety vanished after the final whistles blew on Saturday [1].
“Girona and Mallorca were relegated from LaLiga on Saturday, May 23, 2026.”
Girona's relegation is a significant event in Spanish football due to the club's recent trajectory. Moving from a Champions League spot in 2024 to 19th place in 2026 suggests a systemic collapse or a failure to sustain the squad depth required for both domestic and European competition. For Mallorca, the drop continues a cycle of instability as they struggle to remain competitive against the financial powerhouses of LaLiga.
