## RC Celta de Vigo, Real Valladolid CF Secure La Liga Stays RC Celta de Vigo and Real Valladolid CF have both secured their places in La Liga for another season following crucial victories on the final day of the campaign. Celta earned a dramatic 2-1 victory over RCD Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium, with Iago Aspas scoring the winning goal in the 88th minute. The victory lifted Celta to 11th place in the standings with 46 points. Valladolid, meanwhile, defeated Deportivo Alavés 2-1 at the José Zorrilla Stadium. Óscar Plano and Shon Weissman scored the goals for Valladolid, who finished 13th in the table with 43 points. The results mean that both Celta and Valladolid have avoided relegation to the Segunda División. Espanyol and Alavés, on the other hand, were relegated to the second tier. ### Celta's Dramatic Victory Celta entered the final day of the season in 12th place, just one point above the relegation zone. They needed to avoid defeat against Espanyol to secure their La Liga status, and they did so in dramatic fashion. Aspas, Celta's captain and leading scorer, scored the winning goal in the 88th minute. The Spanish striker latched onto a pass from Nolito and fired a low shot into the bottom corner of the net. The victory sparked wild celebrations at the RCDE Stadium, as Celta fans celebrated their team's survival in La Liga. ### Valladolid's Hard-Fought Win Valladolid also needed a victory on the final day of the season to avoid relegation. They faced a tough challenge against Alavés, who were also fighting for survival. Plano gave Valladolid the lead in the first half, but Alavés equalized through Joselu in the second half. However, Weissman scored the winning goal for Valladolid in the 78th minute, securing their La Liga status. The victory was a relief for Valladolid, who had been in the relegation zone for much of the season. They finished the campaign in 13th place, just three points above the drop zone. ### Relegation for Espanyol and Alavés Espanyol and Alavés were both relegated to the Segunda División following their defeats on the final day of the season. Espanyol finished 19th in the standings with 29 points, while Alavés finished 20th with 28 points. Both teams will now compete in the second tier next season.
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