Espanyol is in the First Division. And they will remain so next season despite suffering more than expected (2-0) to end up beating an already relegated Las Palmas. Puado and Pere Milla came to the rescue of the Blue and Whites with two late goals that served to break the deadlock in a match that was heading for tragedy. On an afternoon of suffering, Cornellà-El Prat went from nerves to final euphoria. Espanyol won the final to secure survival thanks mainly to two notable names, Joan Garcia and Puado. The goalkeeper and the striker, who will probably not stay next season, close out the season as the main architects of their survival. Both ended up being cheered by the Blue and White fans, who filled the RCDE Stadium pitch once the referee blew the final whistle. The goalkeeper, who hinted at his departure after the match, sent a message to the board: they need to invest more in reinforcements.

Cornellà-El Prat will be dressed to the nines to host its first relegation final. In its brief history of almost sixteen years, it has hosted one European qualification, two relegations, and two promotions, but until now, it hasn't had the opportunity to host the final of a La Liga match in which Espanyol is playing for its life on the final day. The Blue and Whites, who need to match or better the result Leganés gets against Valladolid against Las Palmas, are looking for heroes for another heart-stopping afternoon of transistor radios.