Leeds United are very nearly there.

After a multitude of years outside the Premier League, the top-flight beckons for Marcelo Bielsa and his players.

All the Whites need now is a solitary point. One draw will get them promoted, and you can't say they don't deserve it.

Leeds have been superb. They are well regimented and have a never say die attitude about them.

On top of that, Bielsa has got them playing some of the most free-flowing football in the Championship.

After the heartbreak of last season, the players and supporters will be able to breathe a huge sigh of relief if and when promotion is finally secured. 

The winning moment could come this weekend, and how timely it would be against Derby County - a team the club were involved in the Spygate scandal with.

Bielsa

Emotions were high at the final whistle as Gaetano Berardi looked to leave the field in tears.

After the hurt of last season, who can blame those at Leeds for feeling a bit on edge at the moment.

However, one player wasn't particularly best pleased when he left the field.

Pablo Hernandez entered the fray at half-time, only to be withdrawn again in injury time.

In the process of leaving the field, he was visibly fuming, something journalist Phil Hay confirmed.

Fielding questions in his post-match Q&A for the Athletic, he said:

"The midfield was a mess throughout. And Hernandez looked very unhappy when he came off the pitch. Not sure if that was frustration with himself, with the struggle on the pitch or with being replaced." 

Pablo Hernandez

GIVEMESPORT'S Matt Dawson says...

Forget the frustrations and forget the annoyance from Hernandez, he is a sublime player, one that's been mightily significant in the club's bid to get promoted.

At the ripe old age of 35, he's come up clutch with some key moments and will surely go down as a Leeds legend.

The Spaniard has won the Player of the Season award twice during his time at Elland Road and few would bet against him winning it again.

Pablo

The midfield magician has netted eight times this term, also producing seven assists for his teammates. It might not be the 24 goal contributions that he managed in 2018/19, but there is still a fine player in there.

Hernandez is the jewel in Leeds' crown, a player capable of turning something into nothing. His vital winner against Swansea last time out showed that - he has truly come alive since the restart.

Once Leeds go up, they will have plenty of people to thank, but Hernandez should be one of the first to receive the plaudits.