Villarreal secured a place in Champions League qualification with a 5-1 victory over Levante in La Liga on Sunday.
Marcelino’s team, third in the standings, is 18 points above fifth-placed Real Betis, which has five games left to play.
Georges Mikautadze scored two goals in the Yellow Submarine’s victory in the derby. Alberto Moleiro, Tajon Buchanan and Nicolas Pepe also scored.
Carlos Espi scored for Levante, who are in 19th place and provisionally three points from safety, while Sevilla and Alavés still have to play this weekend.
Leaders Barcelona may be on the verge of retaining the title if they win in Osasuna later on Sunday.
Fourth-placed Atletico Madrid visit Valencia, with coach Diego Simeone expected to rotate his squad ahead of the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal on Tuesday.
Published on May 2, 2026