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La Liga 26/27·2026-11-07·Round 12

Villarreal Enters European Competition Race as Málaga's Relegation Woes Deepen

By Alberto Ibarra · · Round-up

Villarreal Enters European Competition Race as Málaga's Relegation Woes Deepen

Málaga's relegation probability surged from 56.7% to 76.9% following their 1-2 defeat to Racing Santander. This loss leaves Málaga at the bottom of the table with just five points from twelve matches, heightening their risk of dropping out of the league. Racing Santander, on the other hand, capitalized on this victory to improve their standing, moving from 14th to 11th place, although their relegation probability remains a concern at 22.6%.

Real Madrid's dominant 3-0 win over Valencia has solidified their position at the top end of the table, tying with Barcelona at 30 points but trailing in goal difference. This victory also increased Real Madrid's probability of qualifying for the Champions League from 75.8% to 91.3%, while their Europa League and Conference League prospects have diminished. Valencia's defeat has been costly, eliminating them from the Champions League race as their probability dropped from 1.7% to 0.5%, and increased their relegation likelihood to 37.8%.

Villarreal has made significant strides in the European competition races. Their probabilities of qualifying for the Europa League, Champions League, and Conference League have all increased, now standing at 9.9%, 7.8%, and 9.9% respectively. This upward trend positions Villarreal as a contender for European spots, despite their current 12th position in the standings. Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao's draw against Osasuna did little to improve their prospects, as their Champions League probability has declined over the past two rounds from 15.8% to 9.1%.

Looking ahead, Villarreal's push for European qualification adds an intriguing element to the competition, while Málaga must urgently address their form to avoid relegation. Real Madrid's next fixtures will be crucial as they aim to overtake Barcelona in the title race.

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