Half of La Liga teams are in relegation fight with two rounds left
TL;DR
With two rounds left in La Liga, half of the teams are fighting to avoid relegation. Real Oviedo is already relegated, while several teams are at risk, with only five points separating 10th place from the relegation zone.
Key points
- Half of La Liga teams are in relegation fight
- Real Oviedo is already relegated
- Only five points separate 10th place from the relegation zone
- Key match: Mallorca vs. Levante
- Vedat Muriqi has 22 goals this season
Key matches
The biggest survival contest of the day will be Mallorca’s visit to Levante. A victory will likely lift the winner out of the drop zone, while a defeat will keep the loser in danger before next weekend’s final round. Elche is level on points with Mallorca and Levante and it hosts an already saved Getafe. Alaves, in 16th and just one point above the drop, visits the relegated Oviedo, while Girona, also one point above the drop, is at Atletico Madrid. Osasuna and Espanyol, in 13th and 14th, clash in Pamplona with both just three points above the relegation zone. Sevilla, up in 12th but still only four points from the drop, hosts Real Madrid. Valencia, in 11th, is level on points with Sevilla before visiting Real Sociedad. Rayo hosts Villarreal.
Players to watch
Mallorca striker Vedat Muriqi has 22 goals this season, only two fewer than Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé, but that has still not been enough to keep his team away from the bottom of the table. Coach Martín Demichelis will again turn to his striker to lead the team against Levante. Antoine Griezmann, the all-time leading scorer for Atletico, will play his last home game before he joins Orlando City in Major League Soccer next season. It will also be Robert Lewandowski’s last game at Camp Nou when Barcelona hosts Real Betis. The club announced the 37-year-old striker is leaving after four seasons.
Out of action
Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal is out for the remainder of the season, as are Madrid players Rodrygo, Éder Militão and Arda Guler. \\\_ AP soccer:
Q&A
Which teams are in danger of relegation in La Liga?
Several teams, including Mallorca, Levante, and Elche, are in danger of relegation, with only five points separating them from the drop zone.
What are the key matches to watch in the La Liga relegation battle?
The key match is Mallorca's visit to Levante, as a victory could lift the winner out of the relegation zone.
Who are the notable players involved in the La Liga relegation fight?
Vedat Muriqi from Mallorca and Antoine Griezmann from Atletico Madrid are notable players, with Muriqi being a top scorer and Griezmann playing his last home game.
