The possibility that Real Madrid (84 points) will mathematically win the LaLiga title this day, or at the latest the one that takes place next week, focuses all eyes on the championship, which barely has five remaining journeys. It will answer, after all, the main question that is put on the table every time a new edition of LaLiga is inaugurated: who will be the champion? But these 15 points that still remain to be distributed must also resolve other questions that may be of second order at a general level, but fundamental for the teams involved.
Who will finish LaLiga second?
A few years ago, this question was almost irrelevant. It is always better to come second than third, yes, but in reality I had no incentives other than a handful of euros more in the distribution of television rights. Since the now defenestrated Luis Rubiales The new Spanish Super Cup format was invented, with a four-way final, second place is relevant.
Because whoever comes second goes to Saudi Arabia in January, and earns a substantial bonus for it, and whoever comes third does not. The thing is between FC Barcelona (73 points) and the Girona (71). Two teams that, curiously, face each other this day in Montilivi. Beyond the implications that this result has for the timing of the title resolution in favor of Madrid, it will also be decisive in that fight.
If Barça wins, they will lead their rival by five points, a distance already difficult to bridge with just 12 left to play. In any other scenario, the struggle will remain alive. The fight for fourth place seems almost resolved in favor of the Atlético (64)but Athletic (58) He is still holding on to hope before visiting Getafe this Friday.
Which teams will go to Europe?
He Athletic He has virtually tied up fifth place and, in reality, he doesn’t care if he takes it or not if he doesn’t go to the Champions League, given that his presence in the next Europa League is assured after winning the Copa del Rey. Behind them, however, there are five teams that must fight for sixth position, which also gives them a ticket to the Europa League, and seventh, which gives them the right to play in the Conference League.
Sixth place is currently occupied by Real Sociedad (51 points) and the seventh is for him Betis (49). As an applicant, the Valencia (47)and Villarreal (45) on a streak and until Getafe (43), who can re-engage in that fight if they beat Athletic tonight. The penultimate matchday offers a Real Sociedad-Valencia and the penultimate match a Betis-Real Sociedad, two direct duels that could be decisive for the resolution of the championship in the European zone.
Who will be relegated to Second?
LaLiga reaches these last five days with a team already mathematically relegated. Its about Almería (14 points) that is completing a terrible season and that sealed its relegation to Second last week, after losing against Getafe at home.
Virtually, although not mathematically, the Granada (21) It can also be considered a Second Team. They have salvation within 10 points and, in fact, their relegation could be a fact this weekend: it will be like this if they lose against Sevilla, Mallorca beat Atlético and Celta win against Villarreal.
The third place is still open. Currently, it is occupied by Cadiz (26)with five points of disadvantage with the Celta (31)six with him Mallorca (32) and eight with a Lightning (34) that he should no longer be in trouble. Cádiz, in short, has a difficult time saving its neck, even more so considering that it plays this Saturday at the Bernabéu, but it still maintains the hope of avoiding a full Andalusian relegation.
2024-05-03 15:57:55
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