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MADRID, May 5-- The 36th round of games in the Liga Santander saw two sides confirm their relegation to the second division, while Getafe strengthened their case for a place in next season's Champions League. FC Barcelona rested their entire starting 11 from last Wednesday night's Champions League semifinal against Liverpool as they lost 2-0 away to Celta Vigo on Saturday. Maxi Gomez's 67th minute goal put Celta ahead in a vital game in their fight to avoid relegation and Iago Aspas netted a penalty in the 88th minute to confirm Barca's third league defeat of the campaign. Ousmane Dembele started for Barca, but the French international winger lasted just six minutes before leaving the field with a hamstring injury which could keep him out of action for the rest of the season. Mariano Diaz scored twice as Real Madrid beat struggling Villarreal 3-2 in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Sunday. Jesus Valleco netted Madrid's other goal after latching onto a deflection, while Gerard Moreno and Jaume Costa scored for the visitors, who still need a win in order to ensure they will be in the top flight next season. Getafe beat Girona 2-0 to take a big step towards assuring fourth place and Champions League football for next season. Jorge Molina opened the scoring and Angel Rodriguez added a second in the second half in a result which means Girona drop back into the bottom three after Valladolid's 1-0 win at home to Athletic Club Bilbao. | 
