📝 Espanyol fight back and secure survival, Leganés drop to the second tier
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If everything seemed bleak for RCD Espanyol in the first half, the second half was a completely different story. Two goals from the "pericos" secured their stay in the First Division for Manolo González's team.
𝐄𝐍𝐒 𝐐𝐔𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐌 𝐀 𝐂𝐀𝐒𝐀. pic.twitter.com/NEW6W02NkJ
— RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (@RCDEspanyol) May 24, 2025
Javi Puado from a penalty and Pere Milla confirmed the "periquito" team's stay in LALIGA. All this on a Saturday when Leganés confirmed their relegation to the Second Division.
After scoring three goals in the first half and dreaming of staying up, the "pepinero" team saw all their chances of avoiding relegation vanish in the second half. A cruel end to a year for Borja Jiménez's side, who return to the second tier a year after their promotion.
A veces en la vida no vale con luchar hasta el final. El orgullo de este club y de esta ciudad nos hará volver a latir. Gracias por no rendiros. Aúpa Lega hoy y siempre. Volveremos. pic.twitter.com/UQnW4telB3
— C.D. Leganés (@CDLeganes) May 24, 2025
The disappointment at Butarque contrasts with the celebration in Barcelona. The RCDE Stadium erupted with joy (including a pitch invasion) after the final whistle.
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