Osasuna achieved the notable feat of beating Barcelona at the Nou Camp but the result failed to dampen the spirits of the Catalan fans who were in full party mood and watched the players lift the league trophy after the match.
A Walter Pandiani goal gave Osasuna a 1-0 win against a Barca side made up largely of reserves with Pep Guardiola resting players ahead of the Champions League final on Wednesday.
It was a disappointing night for Barca youngster Marc Muniesa who was dismissed for a crude challenge and Guardiola was sent off minutes later for protesting. Despite the win, though, it was not enough to see Osasuna move out of the bottom three.
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A 90th minute strike from Diego Perotti gave Sevilla a 1-0 win over Deportivo la Coruna which assures the Andalucian side of Champions League football next season.
Sevilla had plenty of possession but struggled to break down a resolute defence Sevilla had plenty of possession but struggled to break down a resolute defence. Then, in the final minute, Perotti appeared in the box to convert an Adriano cross from the right-wing.
A hat-trick from Diego Forlan has consolidated Atletico Madrid's position in the top four while the Uruguayan has overtaken Samuel Eto'o as the top scorer in the Primera Division with 31 goals.
Athletic Bilbao went behind to a Raul Garcia volley but drew level midway through the second half with Xabi Etxeita scoring.
Forlan gave Atletico the win with two fine goals before he completed his hat-trick from the penalty spot.
Villarreal have leapfrogged Valencia with a resounding 3-1 win over their local rivals and remain with an outside chance of a place in the Champions League.
A brace from Joseba Llorente gave Villarreal a commanding lead A brace from Joseba Llorente gave Villarreal a commanding lead. David Villa pulled one back before halftime, before Ruben Cani assured the home side of victory.
Bottom side Recreativo Huelva's hopes of a miracle faded in a 1-0 defeat against Racing Santander, with Nicola Zigic scoring, while a Roberto Soldado strike for Getafe gave them a 1-0 win over Numancia, who also go down.
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