Beyond a long-awaited clasico for the race for the title of Spanish champion, this 35th day of Liga was also decisive for maintaining the elite. 18th at kick-off, Las Palmas had the opportunity to return to Alavès, first non-relief, in the event of a victory. But for that, it was necessary to win against the Rayo Vallecano, also in the running for a qualification in the Europa League.
A decisive match for the two teams, unable to decide in the first period. It was then necessary to wait for the second period to see Garcia open the score in favor of the Rayo (1-0, 66th) and destroy the hopes of the Gran Canaria estadio. Because three days before the end, Las Palmas is three points from the maintenance, with one more match. For its part, Rayo can celebrate with this provisional 7th place.
