The 2025-26 La Liga season concluded with Barcelona securing the championship, followed by Real Madrid in second place, while Oviedo, Mallorca, and Girona faced relegation. Barcelona, led by Hansi Flick, overcame a slow start to dominate the competition, with players like Lamine Yamal and Pedri excelling. Villarreal, Real Betis, Celta, Getafe, and Rayo Vallecano also performed well, with Villarreal securing a Champions League spot and Betis making it to the same competition under Manuel Pellegrini’s guidance.
Villarreal’s disappointing Champions League campaign led to Marcelino Garcia Toral’s departure as coach. Celta reached the Europa League quarterfinals, Getafe finished seventh with good signings, and Rayo Vallecano exceeded expectations by finishing eighth. Real Sociedad improved under Pellegrino Matarazzo, while Real Madrid faced a trophyless season and significant changes ahead.
Atletico Madrid’s season ended in frustration despite Champions League qualification, with defeats in the Copa del Rey and Champions League semifinals. Valencia narrowly avoided relegation, Athletic Club disappointed, and Sevilla struggled until Luis Garcia Plaza’s intervention. Espanyol’s season had ups and downs, Alaves survived under Quique Sanchez Flores, and Levante was saved by a late resurgence.
Osasuna’s European hopes faded with four consecutive defeats, while Oviedo, Mallorca, and Girona were relegated due to various challenges. Girona lacked strikers, Mallorca’s coaching change came too late, and Oviedo struggled to compete at the top level.
