Why was Mallorca relegated from La Liga?
Mallorca have been relegated from La Liga, despite a convincing 3-0 victory over Oviedo in the final week of the championship.
The team where Vedat Muriqi plays ended the season in 18th place with 42 points, the same as Osasuna and Levante, which secured survival by finishing in 17th and 16th position.
In the Spanish league, when teams have equal points, the head-to-head record is the deciding factor. Mallorca had a weaker record against Levante, with one loss and one draw this season.
Meanwhile, against Osasuna, both matches ended 2:2, making the overall goal difference the deciding factor, with Osasuna having significantly better statistics.
In addition to Mallorca, Girona and Real Oviedo were also relegated from La Liga this season.
Mallorca's fantastic season is not enough for Muriqi, they are relegated from La Liga
Vedat Muriqi and Mallorca have failed to secure survival in the Spanish elite.
Mallorca's 3-0 victory over Real Oviedo on Saturday night in the final round was not enough. Mallorca will compete in the second division of Spanish football next season.
Mallorca finishes the championship in 18th place with 42 points.
Muriqi scored the third goal in the 88th minute in the victory over Oviedo.
The Kosovo striker ends the championship as the second best scorer in La Liga with 23 goals. Muriqi has had a very good season but his form was not enough for Mallorca to ensure survival.
The 32-year-old Muriqi, in addition to his 23 goals, has also contributed with one assist. Only Kylian Mbappe has scored more goals (25).
Along with Mallorca, Girona also fell. Oviedo had already booked their place in the Spanish second division.
Muriqi scores his 23th goal in La Liga
Vedat Muriqi has scored his 23rd goal in La Liga.
The Mallorca striker scored the third goal in the match that Mallorca is playing against Real Oviedo.
Mallorca is winning 3:0.