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Atletico Madrid 1-0 Real Betis: Costa seals Champions League spot for 10 men
Mario Hermoso's red card made life difficult for Atletico Madrid but Diego Costa ensured they will finish in LaLiga's top four.
Diego Costa guaranteed 10-man Atletico Madrid's place in next season's Champions League by heading home the winner in a 1-0 LaLiga victory over Real Betis.
Atleti looked destined to hold on for at most a draw after Mario Hermoso was shown a straight red card for a foul on Loren Moron, but substitute Costa steered home Yannick Carrasco's free-kick in the 74th minute to secure a top-four finish for Diego Simeone's men.
After seeing goals for Angel Correa and Alvaro Morata overturned by VAR, there were concerns Costa's header would be ruled out during a lengthy check for handball.
However, the goal was allowed to stand, ensuring Atleti will return to European football's top table in 2020-21.