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Luiz Suarez goal at the death strike sends Atletico to brink of La Liga title [PHOTOS]

Football - La Liga Santander - Atletico Madrid v Osasuna - Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - May 16, 2021. Atletico Madrid's Luis Suarez celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates as Osasuna players look dejected. [REUTERS/Juan Medina]

Atletico Madrid took a giant step towards the La Liga title in dramatic circumstances by fighting their way back to beat Osasuna 2-1 at home on Sunday thanks to a late strike from Luis Suarez.

Atletico dominated the game and hit the woodwork twice in the first half before having two goals ruled out for offside but fell behind in the 76th minute when a bullet header from Ante Budimir crossed the line before Jan Oblak could punch it away.

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