Valencia qualify for Champions League after pipping Getafe to fourth place in La LigaValencia defender Gabriel celebrates after his side secured fourth place in La LigaValencia secured Champions League football for the second year in a row by winning 2-0 at Real Valladolid on Saturday, clinching fourth place in La Liga at the expense of Getafe, who drew 2-2 at home to Villarreal. Marcelino's side had to win to guarantee finishing fourth and they took the lead in the 36th minute through Carlos Soler. Valencia were languishing in 12th position in the standings in December and there were repeated calls from supporters for head coach Marcelino to be sacked. Espanyol celebrate getting a Europa League place"We didn't make the best start but by working hard we've managed to turn things around. "I've not cried for a long time but today I did, and veteran players are crying, the dressing room is flooded with tears."

Source: Sky sports May 18, 2019 18:56 UTC