Athletic Bilbao reach Champions League with Getafe win

Athletic Bilbao sealed Champions League qualification with a 2-0 win at Getafe on Thursday in LaLiga.

Ernesto Valverde's side missed out on reaching the Europa League final in Bilbao this season after their semifinal defeat by Manchester United, but eased the pain by guaranteeing a top-five finish.

FT: #GetafeAthletic 0-2@Athletic_en leave the Coliseum with all three points after a solid win! 🌟#LALIGAEASPORTS | #DesenlaceLALIGA pic.twitter.com/rUGC8or2He

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Athletic are fourth and now eight points clear of sixth-place Real Betis, ensuring they will play in Europe's premier competition.

The Basque side last played Champions League football in the 2014-15 season, but failed to get out of the group, and have never won a European trophy.