Robert Lewandowski Scores in Final Barcelona Appearance as Valencia Beat Champions 3-1 on La Liga’s Last Day

Barcelona concluded their La Liga title-winning campaign on a sour note, losing 3-1 to Valencia at the Mestalla on the final day of the 2025/26 season. Despite having already claimed the league title weeks earlier following a victory over Real Madrid at the Camp Nou, Hansi Flick’s side were unable to sign off the domestic campaign with a win.

The match carried particular significance due to the expected departure of Robert Lewandowski, who is reportedly set to leave the Catalan club at the end of the season. The Polish striker gave Barcelona the lead in the second half, providing a fitting moment in what is widely understood to be his last appearance for the club.

However, Valencia — who came into the fixture fighting for UEFA Conference League qualification — responded emphatically. Javi Guerra and Luis Rioja scored in quick succession to overturn Barcelona’s lead, before Guido Rodriguez added a third to seal a comfortable home victory and extinguish any hopes of a Barca comeback.

Barcelona made several changes to their starting lineup for the occasion, while Valencia head coach opted to leave Umar Sadiq on the bench as the home side pushed for European football. The first half was largely uneventful, with neither team managing to register a meaningful shot on target despite sustained periods of play at both ends.

Despite their strong showing, Valencia’s efforts ultimately proved insufficient to secure a European spot. Getafe also won their final-day fixture against Osasuna, leapfrogging Valencia to claim the Conference League qualification place, leaving the club empty-handed despite the victory.

Lewandowski’s reported exit, if confirmed, would bring an end to a significant chapter at the Camp Nou. The 37-year-old joined Barcelona in the summer of 2022 from Bayern Munich and went on to become one of the club’s most consistent goal-scorers during his time in Catalonia, helping the side challenge consistently at the top of La Liga.

For Barcelona, the defeat is unlikely to overshadow what has been a highly successful domestic season under Flick, whose side secured the La Liga title with games to spare. Attention for the club is expected to turn swiftly to transfer activity and pre-season preparations, with squad restructuring — including decisions on players such as Lewandowski — likely to dominate the coming weeks.