Getafe delivered on matchday 38 of LaLiga EA Sports and are back in Europe six seasons later. José Bordalás's side, who in January were looking down towards the relegation zone, completed a climb up the table that leaves them seventh on 51 points.

Osasuna, for their part, arrived at the Coliseum with a calculator in hand. Four consecutive defeats had sent them tumbling to the edge of the drop. Alessandro Lisci set up with three centre-backs and opted for caution, but the plan came apart in the second half.

The match began with the visitors on top. Torró had a clear header and Raúl García found himself one-on-one with David Soria, but both efforts went straight at the goalkeeper. Getafe, weakened by the absences of Djené and Satriano, barely threatened in the first half. A Milla free-kick and a left-footed strike from Zaid Romero on the stroke of half-time were the hosts' only warnings.

After the restart, Getafe stepped forward. In the 59th minute, Luis Milla picked up a loose ball outside the box and shot. The effort clipped Catena, deflecting off its path, and crept past Herrera. It was the 1-0 that was worth a European place.

Osasuna pushed in the closing minutes, but their attempts never found the target. Safety arrived from Montilivi, where Girona drew with Elche (1-1), a result that kept the Navarrese in the top flight. Valencia, who were beating Barcelona, were pressing Getafe for seventh, but the scoreline never moved.

With this win, Getafe confirm their return to Europe six years on. It will be the fourth continental campaign in their history, after three consecutive Europa League seasons between 2019 and 2021. Osasuna, meanwhile, complete an agonising escape and will spend another year in the top flight.