Mallorca send Zaragoza down

Real Zaragoza were relegated to the second division after losing 3-2 away to Real Mallorca on the final day of the Primera Liga season last night. Racing Santander secured their first UEFA Cup place with a 1-0 victory at home to Osasuna thanks to a...

Real Zaragoza were relegated to the second division after losing 3-2 away to Real Mallorca on the final day of the Primera Liga season last night.

Racing Santander secured their first UEFA Cup place with a 1-0 victory at home to Osasuna thanks to a late goal from Ivan Bolado.

The league's top scorer Daniel Guiza notched his 27th of the campaign to put the pressure on Zaragoza. Although Ricardo Oliveira levelled for Zaragoza in the second half it was Pierre Webo and Gonzalo Castro who sealed their fate.

Zaragoza, who had started the season tipped as top four contenders, finished 18th with 42 points, one short of Osasuna, and join Real Murcia and Levante in the second division.

Racing finished sixth with 60 points and joined fifth-placed Sevilla (61) in the UEFA Cup. Mallorca were seventh with 59.

Played yesterday: Deportivo vs Villarreal 0-2; Espanyol vs Almeria 1-3; Getafe vs Real Betis 1-1; R. Mallorca vs R. Zaragoza 3-2; R. Madrid vs Levante 5-2; Rac. Santander vs Osasuna 1-0; Sevilla vs Athletic Bilbao 4-1; Valencia vs Atletico Madrid 3-1. Played on Saturday: R. Murcia vs Barcelona 3-5.

Final standings: Real Madrid 85 points; Villarreal 77; Barcelona 67; Atl. Madrid, Sevilla 64; Rac. Santander 60; Mallorca 59; Almeria, Deportivo 52; Valencia 51; Ath. Bilbao 50; Espanyol 48; Real Betis, Getafe 47; Real Valladolid 45; Rec. Huelva 44; Osasuna 43; Real Zaragoza 42; Real Murcia 30; Levante 26.

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