Atletico Madrid have slipped up in their bid to wrap up fourth place, losing to Athletic Club.
Diego Simeone‘s men could have all-but wrapped up fourth spot and Champions League qualification for next season.
But Real Betis will have the chance to move within a point of Atletico following their away defeat to Athletic Club.
Athletic Club, who are now withing a point of the final European position, currently occupied by Villarreal, took the lead thanks to a Mario Hermoso own goal.
And they did ride their luck at times, with Hector Herrera hitting the bar in the second half, though they doubled their lead within a minute, with Inaki Williams turning home a penalty.
Athletic were rather controlled in their performance, allowing just three shots on target, and they have now given themselves a solid chance of European football.
They now have an easier run-in than Villarreal, but it must be noted that the Yellow Submarine have actually performed better against the better sides in La Liga this season.
Either way, it will be a very interesting run-in.