Soccer-Getafe earn vital victory over Bilbao in Champions League chase
Athletic had moved to within four points of fourth spot with a dramatic 3-2 win over Levante in mid-week but they barely created any clear chances in a highly physical encounter, only managing one shot on target. Getafe's Spain striker Jaime Mata missed two clear chances to score either side of Rodriguez's strike but the one goal was enough for the home side to take all three points and their players embraced each other at the final whistle.
The victory took fourth-placed Getafe on to 50 points after 31 games, while Valencia are fifth on 46 after their surprise 2-0 defeat at Rayo Vallecano on Saturday. Sevilla are sixth on 46 but have the chance to close the gap with Getafe to one point when they visit Real Valladolid, while Athletic are eighth on 43. (Reporting by Richard Martin Editing by Toby Davis)
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