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FULL LIST: All clubs relegated from Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Ligue 1

From The Punch · () English

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  • The 2025-26 season has concluded for Europe's top five football leagues, confirming the teams relegated to lower divisions.
  • Relegation carries significant financial penalties, including reduced broadcasting revenue and the challenge of immediate promotion.
  • This list details the clubs demoted from the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1, with some final decisions pending the last games.

The curtain has fallen on the 2025-26 season across Europe's elite "Big Five" football leagues, ushering in the familiar, often painful, reality of relegation for several clubs. The drop from the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, or Ligue 1 signifies more than just a change in league status; it often entails severe financial repercussions, a sharp decrease in broadcasting revenue, and the daunting task of rebuilding for an immediate return to the top flight.

As the season draws to a close, with some final matches scheduled for Sunday, PUNCH Online has compiled the definitive list of teams facing demotion. The consequences of relegation are stark, impacting club finances, player contracts, and overall team morale. The struggle to bounce back is a recurring narrative for many clubs that have experienced the drop.

In the English Premier League, Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) have been confirmed as relegated. The fate of a third team remains uncertain, hinging on the outcomes of the final games involving Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United. Tottenham, currently in 17th place, controls its destiny, while West Ham, in the relegation zone, must secure a victory to harbor hopes of staying up.

LaLiga in Spain sees Mallorca, Girona, and Real Oviedo facing relegation. Italy's Serie A will bid farewell to Hellas Verona and Pisa, with the final relegated spot to be decided between Lecce and Cremonese. Germany's Bundesliga will see FC Heidenheim and FC St. Pauli drop down, while France's Ligue 1 confirms the relegation of Nantes and Metz.

These relegations mark the end of an era for the demoted clubs in the top tier, initiating a period of significant adjustment and strategic planning for the upcoming season in their respective second divisions. The financial and sporting challenges ahead are substantial, as these clubs aim to navigate the complexities of rebuilding and fighting for promotion.

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