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Mathematically, the possibility for Bilbao to finish in the top 4 is still there, but we also have to look realistically at the strength of the teams above them, such as Atletico Madrid and Girona, who will definitely maintain their consistency to maintain their position until the end of the season.
Atletico Madrid's victory over Bilbao indeed ended everything for the competition or pressure that had been put on by Bilbao, but I think this victory was also worthy of Atletico Madrid because they played much better in this match, especially in the second half, Atletico Madrid's performance was really quite impressive.
After being doubted about winning the match against Bilbao, in the end Atletico Madrid managed to win 3 points at home perfectly. Atletico Madrid's performance has improved after two consecutive defeats against Dortmund and Alaves in the Champion League and La Liga, so the best thing that can be hoped for now is that Atletico Madrid can maintain its safe position in the Champion League zone.
Athletic Bilbao have so far had to discover the fact that their points difference with the Champion League zone has increased to 6 points. Atletico Madrid is certainly happy with their victory yesterday, a great job that deserves appreciation. Bilbao certainly still has a chance to qualify for the Champion League next season, but it all depends on how Atletico Madrid conducts each match in the remainder of the season.