LUIS SUAREZ has netted in the last minute to keep Atletico Madrid’s title fate in their own hands.
Ante Budimir gave Osasuna the lead at the Wanda Metropolitano before Renan Lodi equalised and Suarez netted the crucial goal.
Meanwhile Nacho secured a victory at Athletic Bilbao to keep Real Madrid in the hunt
And Lionel Messi’s goal for Barcelona was in vain as Celta have gone 2-1 up at the Camp Nou.
- Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Real Madrid
- Atletico Madrid 2-1 Osasuna
- Barcelona 1-2 Celta Vigo
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Wow, that got tense even for me as a neutral.
It looked as if Real Madrid were going to go into the final match-day with the advantage but Luis Suarez was on hand to save the day for his new club yet again.
The Uruguyan’s former club Barcelona had a shocker against Celta Vigo meaning they have dropped out of the title race and Sevilla lost to Villarreal so their fate was the same.
There’s only a couple points in it for all aspects of the table; The title, the Europa League spots and the relegation battle.
It’s all to play for next weekend.
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KEY FINAL FIXTURES
Atletico Madrid will fancy their chances of securing the La Liga once and for all because they travel to play against a Real Valladolid side who just received a 4-1 hammering against Real Sociedad.
This could possibly be the end of Valladolid’s reign in Spain’s top tier.
As for Real Madrid, their final day fixture is a little trickier because Zidane’s men face Unai Emery’s Villarreal who are flying high at the moment.
The two other teams fighting for safety are Elche who have a tough trip to Athletic Bilbao and SD Huesca who will be hosting Valencia.
SUAREZ SPEAKS
This isn’t the man of the moment Luiz Suarez first rodeo when it comes to battling it out for the league which is why he gave tips on what how to achieve it in his post-match intrview.
If you are going to win the title you have to suffer and today we did that. But obviously we’re very happy with the sacrifices we have put in this season because that makes sure the club can secure the objectives they want to achieve.
Luis Suarez
TABLA DE LIGA ACTUALIZADA
This is what the results mean for the current league standings.
Luis Suarez’ winner against Osasuna means that as long as Atletico Madrid better or get the same result as their rivals from down the road, the title will be heading to Wanda Metropolitano.
Real Sociedad, Real Betis and Villareal all gained three points meaning that the spots for Europe will go down to the wire.
Looking at the bottom three, Elche’s three points have kept them fighting and despite Real Valladolid suffering a defeat, they still have the opportunity to stay in the division.
As for Eibar, the loss to Valencia was the final nail in the coffin because their 6-year-run in La Liga has come to an end.
SUAREZ THE SAVIOUR
No player has gained more points for their team than Luis Suarez (19) which means that the Uruguayan has equalled Youssef En Nesyri’s all-time record.
RESULTS AROUND LA LIGA
All that drama and there is still one more game to go.
Incredible.
SENSATIONAL SUAREZ
The Atletico Madrid Twitter admin enjoyed that one.
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
THAT’S IT!
THE REFEREE’S AROUND THE COUNTRY BRING MATCHDAY 37 TO A CLOSE!
WHAT DRAMA!
ATLETICO 2-1 OSASUNA
90+4. WHAT A SAVE OBLAK!
Avila saw his name up in lights as the midfielder went for a long range effort.
But Jan Oblak in between the Atletico sticks managed to not only keep it out, the keeper was also able to pounce on it too.
That should be it for Madrid.
TIDY HIM UP
Lionel Messi has the look of a defeated man.
GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!
IT’S THREE GOALS FOR ELCHE!
AND THAT SHOULD BE THREE POINTS!
BARCA 1-2 CELTA VIGO
88. A cross came in from Augusto Solari which somehow managed to smash the post.
And then Santi Mina was first to react to a loose ball putting Barcelona on the back-foot and out of the title race.
GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!
AND LUIS SUAREZ’ FORMER TEAM HAVE CONCEDED!
HOW IRONIC IS THIS!
ATLETICO 2-1 OSASUNA
87. Diego Simeone mentioned the Luis Suarez zone (12-yard-box) and he was right.
The forward took his shot superbly and that could be crucial in the home side lifting the title next weekend.
GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!
YOU CANNOT WRITE THIS SCRIPTTTTTTTTTTT!
LUIS SUAREZ HAS FIRED ATLETICO MADRID IN THE LEAD!
AND FIRED THEM BACK INTO TOP SPOT!
WOW!
ATLETICO 1-1 OSASUNA
82. Lodi has smashed Atletico back into the title race but that’s not enough because only a win can reclaim top spot for the home side.
It’s all to play for!
GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!
HOLD YOUR HORSES PEOPLE!
ATLETICO MADRID HAVE EQUALISEDDDDDD!
THE TITLE IS BACK ON!
GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!
BACCA GET’S HIS HAT-TRICK AGAINST SEVILLA!
THAT IS THE ICING ON THE CAKE FOR VILLARREAL!
MADRID IS WHITE
Real Madrid are ahead in their match and ahead in the league.
Are Atletico Madrid going to bottle it yet again?
ATLETICO 0-1 OSASUNA
77. Ante Budimir has dealt Atletico Madrid a huge blow in their chances to clinch the title.
It was a fantastic header which Oblak looked like he had saved but when you see the replays, it clearly went over the line.
What this now means is that Atletico Madrid are now a point behind Real Madrid at the top of the table.
GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!
ANOTHER ABSOLUTELY HUGE TWIST IN THE TITLE RACE!
AS ATLETICO MADRID HAVE GONE BEHINDDDDDDD!
DEPORTIVO 4-2 GRANADA
72. Luis Rioja almost but confirms Deportivo’s safety with their fourth of the game.
GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!
DEPORTIVO ALAVES BAG THEIR FOURTH!
IT REALLY IS HOTTING UP IN LA LIGA!
ALL OVER THE TABLE TOO!
ATHLETIC BILBAO 0-1 REAL MADRID
68. This goal is huge because it draws the away side level with Atletico Madrid at the top of the leaderboards.
However, if it was to stay like this at the end of next weekend, Real Madrid would win the title on the head-to-head rule.
La Liga is really hotting up at the moment.
GOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAL!
A HUGE, CRITICAL, MASSIVE STRIKE FROM NACHO IN THE TITLE RACE!
BECAUSE REAL MADRID HAVE TAKEN THE LEAD AGAINST BILBAO!
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk