Luis Suarez's late goal still keeps Atletico ahead of Real Madrid

Atletico Madrid were on the verge of losing the La Liga title to Real Madrid but with a late goal by Luiz Suarez, the Rojiblancos are assured of winning the Laliga trophy.

Two goals in six minutes cancelled out Ossasuna's opener in the 75-minute after Budimir's header. Lodi and Suarez gave Atletico Madrid the needed boost to overturn the scoreline before the final game of the season against Valladolid.

The former Barca striker's late goal brought was not only ecstatic but brought relief to their fans across the world as they chase Spanish most coveted trophy.

The taskmaster, Diego Simeone of the Rojiblancos hailed the Uruguayan International as the hero with his goal snatching a dramatic 2-1 win over Osasuna.

"He's extraordinary, he came here wanting to prove people wrong, wanting to show that he was a forward still at the top of his game. "

"Who is better than him to decide a match that seemed to be getting away from us?", Diego Simeone echoed.

Atletico needed Real Madrid to slip up at San Mames in order for them to be crown as champions but Nacho Fernandez put Real ahead in the second half and Atletico's priority quickly became preservation.

The victory maintains their two-point advantage and another win away at Real Valladolid next weekend will guarantee a second league title in 25 years.

Luis Suarez couldn't wait to express his joy and hope of lifting his first Laliga trophy with Atletico Madrid.

"These are moments of happiness," the Uruguayan said.

"It was one of the best first halves of the season.".

"We missed a lot of chances, me in particular, but to win the league you have to suffer and today we stepped up."