Celta and Getafe to Decide European Qualification in LaLiga EA Sports Final Round. In the final round of LaLiga EA Sports, Celta and Getafe are fighting for sixth place. The outcome will determine which European competition Celta qualifies for. The decision will be made tonight in Vigo.
In the final round of LaLiga EA Sports, it will be determined which Spanish club secures sixth place and, accordingly, the right to compete in a more prestigious European tournament. At stake is participation in the Europa League or the Conference League for Celta, who have already guaranteed themselves a spot in European competitions but do not yet know which tournament they will play in.
Ahead of the decisive match, Celta holds sixth place with 51 points, while Getafe is seventh with 48. The key detail: if the teams are equal on points, Getafe has the advantage in head-to-head results. This means that Celta must avoid defeat to stay sixth. If Celta loses and Getafe wins, the Madrid club will overtake their rival and secure a Europa League spot, sending Celta to the Conference League.
The match between Celta and Sevilla will take place at the ABANCA Balaídos stadium in Vigo. For the hosts, it's not only a chance to cement their season's success but also an opportunity to finish the championship on a high note. Sevilla, currently 13th with 43 points, no longer has tournament objectives but can influence the standings in the upper part of the table.
Tonight marks the climax of the season: all nine matches of the 38th round will kick off at 21:00 local time. Among them are Getafe vs Osasuna, Real Betis vs Levante, Deportivo Alavés vs Rayo Vallecano, Espanyol vs Real Sociedad, Valencia vs Barcelona, Real Madrid vs Athletic, Girona vs Elche, and Mallorca vs Real Oviedo. Only the Villarreal vs Atlético de Madrid match will take place the next day and will not affect the European qualification spots, as both clubs have already secured their place in the next Champions League.
As Diario As notes, a calm yet principled battle is expected in Vigo: for Celta, it is important not only to keep sixth place, but also to determine in which tournament the team will represent Spain in the 2026/27 season. Meanwhile, for Getafe the chance to break into the Europa League remains only if they win and their rival loses at the same time.
In the context of the fight for European spots, it is worth recalling that in recent years, Spanish clubs have regularly achieved success on the international stage. For example, Manchester City, under Pep Guardiola, recently brought a decade of domination in England to a close, which was analyzed in detail in the article on the coach's impact on European football. This highlights just how important it is for clubs to play in prestigious tournaments and strengthen Spain's position in European competitions.
For reference: LaLiga EA Sports is concluding the 2025/26 season, and the allocation of places for European competitions directly affects club incomes, their transfer opportunities, and attractiveness to players. In recent years, participation in the Europa League has brought Spanish teams not only sporting prestige but also significant financial gain. Deciding who takes sixth place will be one of the evening's main intrigues.
