Real Valladolid relegated on final day of La Liga as five teams breathe easy

VALLADOLID, SPAIN - JUNE 04: Real Valladolid CF fans look on during the LaLiga Santander match between Real Valladolid CF and Getafe CF at Estadio Municipal Jose Zorrilla on June 04, 2023 in Valladolid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Real Valladolid were the final team confirmed as relegated on the final day of the 2022/23 La Liga season.

With rock bottom Elche already dropping through the trap door, both sides were still in with a chance of survival, against their relegation rivals.

However, despite still having their fate in their own hands, La Pucela could secure an escape, as Valladolid were held to a dreadful 0-0 draw at home to Getafe.

Espanyol fans were forced to endure a rollercoaster finale, as they drew 3-3 at home to Almeria, with the Andalucians just sealing survival in the 87th minute.

The hosts were leading 3-2 heading into the final minutes, before former player Adri Embarba converted a late penalty to tie the game, and send his old team down into the Segunda Division.

The second tier promotion race will be concluded in the coming weeks, with Granada and Las Palmas sealing automatic spots, and Levante, Albacete, Alaves and Eibar through to the play offs.

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