Spanish first division reports

Brief reports of matches played in the Spanish first division on Saturday:

ATHLETIC BILBAO 3 REAL BETIS 1

Athletic fired in three goals at the end of the first half to come from behind and claim an important win that puts them in the race for a place in next season's UEFA Cup.

Betis took the lead against the run of play when leading striker Fernando headed in at the far post, but winger Joseba Etxeberria equalised on 36 minutes when he clipped in from close range after Ismael Urzaiz had headed a corner to his feet.

Striker Urzaiz grabbed one for himself with a trademark header five minutes later and Santi Ezquerro added a third before the break when he poked in after Toni Prats spilled a Francisco Yeste shot.

ATLETICO MADRID 0 OSASUNA 1

Osasuna striker Ivan Rosado spoiled Atletico's 100th birthday party with a 44th minute tap-in that gave the struggling Navarrans a major boost in their fight to avoid relegation.

Atletico appeared to be overawed rather than inspired by the celebrations that preceded the match. They lost striker Luis Garcia through injury early on and looked nervous throughout as they were pressured by their more determined opponents.

Rosado scored after Atletico keeper Juanma had palmed a Christian Manfredini shot into his path and even though Osasuna were reduced to 10 men when defender Cesar Cruchaga was sent off for a second yellow card with 20 minutes to go, Atletico were unable to stage a fight-back.