Girona Relegated After Draw with Elche

Girona's La Liga fairytale has come to an end. The Catalan side could only manage a draw against Elche in their final match of the season. The 38th-round encounter between the two teams finished 1-1, a result that proved detrimental for the hosts, who now bid farewell to their top-flight status.

Elche took the lead in the 39th minute. Alvaro Rodriguez received the ball in the penalty area, turned, and fired a shot into the net to make it 0-1.

Girona responded swiftly, finding an equalizer in the 48th minute. A free-kick strike from Azzedine Ounahi was saved by the goalkeeper, but Arnau Martinez was perfectly positioned to tap in the rebound, leveling the score at 1-1.

The home side pushed hard for a winner, but luck was not on their side. In the 80th minute, a powerful shot from Toma Lemar rattled the crossbar.

Ultimately, the match ended in a stalemate. Girona finishes the season in the penultimate 19th position with 41 points, confirming their relegation from La Liga. Elche, meanwhile, concludes their campaign in 15th place with 43 points.