Ghana midfielder scored as Atletico Madrid beat Getafe 2-0 away in their penultimate La Liga game on Thursday.
it is Partey's fourth goal of the season as Atleti continued their relentless run of form since the season returned after the COVID-19 break.
Marcos Llorente put Diego Simeone's side in front early in the second half before substitute Partey scored in the 80th minute, sealing Atletico's seventh win in 10 matches.
Third-placed Atletico, who had already sealed a top-four finish and qualification for next season's Champions League, moved on to 69 points after 37 matches, two ahead of fourth-placed Sevilla who drew 0-0 at Real Sociedad.
Partey, who has been linked with a move away from the this summer, has been one of Atleti's best players this season, making 45 appearances across all competitions.
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